The average train between Nottingham and Macclesfield takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Macclesfield. 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 Nottingham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Nottingham to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Nottingham to Macclesfield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Macclesfield is 73.5 km. The road distance is 114 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.