The average train between Macclesfield and Clitheroe takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Clitheroe. 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 Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Macclesfield to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Macclesfield to Clitheroe train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Macclesfield and Clitheroe is 69.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 37m.