The average train between Macclesfield and Grantham takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Grantham. 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 Grantham. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Grantham at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Grantham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Macclesfield to Grantham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to Grantham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Macclesfield to Grantham train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Grantham is 106.4 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Grantham via Stockport and Doncaster in around 3h 2m.