The average train between Gatwick Airport and Macclesfield takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Macclesfield station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Gatwick Airport to Macclesfield train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Macclesfield train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Macclesfield train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Macclesfield is 269.5 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Macclesfield via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 11m.