The average train between Earley and Macclesfield takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Earley 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 Earley and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Earley is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Earley to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Earley station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Macclesfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Earley to Macclesfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Earley to Macclesfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Earley to Macclesfield train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Earley and Macclesfield is 218.1 km. The road distance is 265 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.