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The average train between Colne and Macclesfield takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne 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
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 37m
£17–37

Colne to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Colne and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Rose Grove and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 35m • 3 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 35m • 3 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colne 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 Colne to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Colne to Macclesfield via Rose Grove, Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 37m.

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