The average train between Rotherham and Macclesfield takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Rotherham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Rotherham to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Macclesfield is 54.4 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Macclesfield via Sheffield and Stockport in around 1h 42m.