The average train between Guildford and Macclesfield takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Macclesfield station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Guildford to Macclesfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Macclesfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Guildford to Macclesfield train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Guildford and Macclesfield is 248.7 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Macclesfield via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 43m.