The average train between Glasgow and Macclesfield takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Glasgow to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Glasgow to Macclesfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Macclesfield is 320.6 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Macclesfield via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 59m.
