The average train between Windermere and Macclesfield takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 2 hours between Windermere and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Windermere to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Windermere to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Windermere and Macclesfield is 134.6 km. The road distance is 159 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day.