The average train between Derby and Macclesfield takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Derby to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Derby to Macclesfield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Macclesfield is 57.3 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Macclesfield via Stoke-on-Trent in around 1h 17m.