The average train between Macclesfield and Wales takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Wales. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Wales station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Macclesfield to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Macclesfield to Wales train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Wales is 152.8 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 54m.