The average train between Inverness and Macclesfield takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Inverness to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Inverness to Macclesfield train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Macclesfield is 487.4 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Macclesfield via Haymarket and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 56m.