Carlisle to Macclesfield Trains

Carlisle to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Macclesfield takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 2m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£41–70

Carlisle to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:44 AM → 1:24 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 2:24 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:24 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 4:24 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

Carlisle to Macclesfield trains

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Carlisle to Macclesfield train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM

7:34 AM → 10:16 AM

8:35 AM → 11:16 AM

9:32 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM

7:34 AM → 10:16 AM

8:35 AM → 11:16 AM

9:32 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:16 AM

7:34 AM → 10:16 AM

8:35 AM → 11:16 AM

9:33 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:44 AM → 1:24 PM

11:34 AM → 2:24 PM

12:36 PM → 3:24 PM

1:33 PM → 4:24 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Carlisle to Macclesfield train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM

7:34 AM → 10:16 AM

8:35 AM → 11:16 AM

9:32 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM

7:34 AM → 10:16 AM

8:35 AM → 11:16 AM

9:32 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:16 AM

7:34 AM → 10:16 AM

8:35 AM → 11:16 AM

9:33 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:44 AM → 1:24 PM

11:34 AM → 2:24 PM

12:36 PM → 3:24 PM

1:33 PM → 4:24 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly

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