The average train between Macclesfield and Inverness takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to Inverness. 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 5 times a day between Macclesfield and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Inverness? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Macclesfield to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Macclesfield to Inverness train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Inverness is 487.4 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Inverness via Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket in around 9h 12m.