The average train between Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Ellesmere Port to Macclesfield train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Macclesfield train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Macclesfield train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield is 51.6 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Macclesfield via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 26m.