The average train between Grantham and Macclesfield takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 Grantham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Grantham to Macclesfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Macclesfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Grantham to Macclesfield train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Macclesfield is 106.4 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Macclesfield via Doncaster and Stockport in around 2h 46m.