The average train between Edinburgh and Macclesfield takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Edinburgh and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Edinburgh to Macclesfield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Macclesfield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Edinburgh to Macclesfield train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Macclesfield is 307.2 km. The road distance is 384 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stockport once a week. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.
