The average train between Macclesfield and St Helens takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to St Helens. 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 St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:47 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:59 PM. 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 St Helens. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Macclesfield to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Junction station.
Book your Macclesfield to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and St Helens is 45.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to St Helens Junction via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 37m.