Macclesfield to Chester Trains

Macclesfield to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Chester takes 1h 57m 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.

1h 57m
Duration: 43 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Macclesfield to Kidsgrovetrain
Take the train from Kidsgrove to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain

1h 37m

£13–27

Macclesfield to Chester train times

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 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:18 PM → 11:52 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
11:18 PM → 7:01 AM
Arrives next day
7h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:07 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:07 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 12:05 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:07 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:07 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:07 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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