The average train between Macclesfield and Buckley takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Buckley. 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 every 2 hours between Macclesfield and Buckley. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Buckley at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Buckley. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Buckley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Macclesfield to Buckley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Buckley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Macclesfield to Buckley train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Buckley is 64.6 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Buckley via Manchester Piccadilly, Shotton, and Shotton High Level in around 3h 4m.