The average train between Burnley and Macclesfield takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Burnley to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Burnley to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Macclesfield is 59.5 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Macclesfield via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 33m.