Train Retford to Macclesfield from £34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Macclesfield takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 7m

£26–52

Retford to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:59 PM → 8:25 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 9:35 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:59 PM → 10:24 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
9:01 PM → 11:48 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:50 AM → 12:45 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 1:45 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 2:45 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 3:45 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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