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Edinburgh to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Macclesfield takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 41m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 46m
£70–117

Edinburgh to Macclesfield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country4h 11m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country4h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country4h 13m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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