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Accrington to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Macclesfield takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

2h 20m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Accrington to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Macclesfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Accrington to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Macclesfield via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 47m.

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