The average train between Macclesfield and Rotherham takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield to Rotherham. 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 Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Rotherham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Macclesfield to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to Rotherham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Macclesfield to Rotherham train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Rotherham is 54.4 km. The road distance is 87 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Stockport to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route.