The average train between Ormskirk and Macclesfield takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Ormskirk to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ormskirk to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ormskirk and Macclesfield is 60.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Macclesfield via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 10m.