The average train between Blackburn and Macclesfield takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Blackburn to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Blackburn to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Macclesfield is 59.4 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Macclesfield via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 34m.