The average train between Macclesfield and Chirk takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Chirk. 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 Chirk. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Chirk at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Chirk. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Chirk station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Macclesfield to Chirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to Chirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chirk station.
Book your Macclesfield to Chirk train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Macclesfield and Chirk is 72.1 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Chirk via Stockport and Shrewsbury in around 3h.