The average train between Colchester and Macclesfield takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Macclesfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Macclesfield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Colchester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Colchester to Macclesfield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Colchester and Macclesfield is 255.2 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Macclesfield via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 33m.