The average train between Macclesfield and Derby takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Derby. 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 Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Derby. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Derby station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Macclesfield to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Macclesfield to Derby train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Derby is 57.3 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Derby via Stoke-on-Trent in around 1h 55m.