The average train between Macclesfield and Edinburgh takes 4h 47m 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.
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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Macclesfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Macclesfield to Edinburgh train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Macclesfield and Edinburgh is 307.2 km. The road distance is 385 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m.