The average train between Macclesfield and Chester takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Chester station via Kidsgrove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Macclesfield to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Macclesfield to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Chester is 51.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 24m.