The average train between Poole and Macclesfield takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Macclesfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Poole to Macclesfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Macclesfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Poole to Macclesfield train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Macclesfield is 283.3 km. The road distance is 391 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 4h 19m.