The average train between Colne and Macclesfield takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne 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 Colne and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Rose Grove and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Colne to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rose Grove station.
Colne to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Colne to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colne and Macclesfield is 66.4 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Macclesfield via Rose Grove, Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 38m.