Cambridge to Macclesfield Trains

Cambridge to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Macclesfield takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

3h 15m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

3h 34m

£82–135

Cambridge to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 PM → 11:50 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
11:42 PM → 7:59 AM
Arrives next day
8h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:42 AM
3h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:42 AM
3h • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:42 AM
3h • 1 change
9:42 AM → 12:42 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:42 AM
3h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:42 AM
3h • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:42 AM
3h • 1 change
9:42 AM → 12:42 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:42 AM
3h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:42 AM
3h • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:42 AM
3h • 1 change
9:42 AM → 12:42 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:42 AM
3h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:42 AM
3h • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:42 AM
3h • 1 change
9:42 AM → 12:42 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:42 AM
3h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:42 AM
3h • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:42 AM
3h • 1 change
9:42 AM → 12:42 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 9:42 AM
3h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:42 AM
3h • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:42 AM
3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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