The average train between Macclesfield and Eccles takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Eccles. 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 Eccles. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Eccles at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Eccles station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Macclesfield to Eccles train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Eccles train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Eccles (Manchester) station.
Book your Macclesfield to Eccles train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Eccles is 28.4 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Eccles (Manchester) via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 18m.