The average train between Scotland and Macclesfield takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Scotland to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Scotland to Macclesfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Macclesfield is 412 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Macclesfield via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 57m.