The average train between Macclesfield and Widnes takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield to Widnes. 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 Widnes. 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 Widnes at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Widnes station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Macclesfield to Widnes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Widnes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Macclesfield to Widnes train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Widnes is 42 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Runcorn via Stafford in around 1h 43m.