The average train between Swindon and Macclesfield takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 every 3 hours between Swindon and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Swindon to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Swindon to Macclesfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Macclesfield is 190.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Macclesfield via Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 57m.