The average train between Fort William and Macclesfield takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Fort William to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Fort William and Macclesfield is 438.8 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Macclesfield via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 26m.
