The average train between St Helens and Macclesfield takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
St Helens to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.
St Helens to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your St Helens to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between St Helens and Macclesfield is 45.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 7m.