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Bedford to Macclesfield trains

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The average train between Bedford and Macclesfield takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. 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.

4h 40m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Coventry to Macclesfieldtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 40m
£55–107

Bedford to Macclesfield train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bedford and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 15m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country12h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 46m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Macclesfield via Bletchley and Coventry in around 4h 40m.

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