The average train between Bedford and Macclesfield takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 Bedford and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Bedford St Johns station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Bletchley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bedford to Macclesfield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Bedford St Johns station.
Bedford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Macclesfield station.
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The distance between Bedford and Macclesfield is 167.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Macclesfield via Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 59m.