Train Edinburgh to Macclesfield from £102 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Macclesfield takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 41m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Every 4 hours
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3h 45m

£85–149

Edinburgh to Macclesfield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:12 PM → 10:17 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:12 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:13 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:24 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:25 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 8:43 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:16 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Macclesfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield.

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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