The average train between Macclesfield and Preston takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Macclesfield to Preston. 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 30 minutes between Macclesfield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Macclesfield to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Macclesfield to Preston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Preston is 67.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 28m.