The average train between Macclesfield and Brighton takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Brighton. 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 Macclesfield and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Brighton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Macclesfield to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Macclesfield to Brighton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Macclesfield and Brighton is 302.6 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 34m.