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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Windermere takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Windermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Macclesfield to Windermere train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Macclesfield and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Windermere at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Windermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 11m.

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