The average train between Fort William and Macclesfield takes 10h 11m 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 7:00 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Fort William to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Fort William to Macclesfield train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Macclesfield is 438.8 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Macclesfield via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 25m.