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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Edinburgh takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£71–121

Macclesfield to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Macclesfield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express9h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 58m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 55m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express9h 26m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express9h 26m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express9h 26m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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