The average train between Dumfries and Macclesfield takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Dumfries to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dumfries to Macclesfield train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Macclesfield is 223.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Macclesfield via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 52m.