The average train between Gloucester and Macclesfield takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Gloucester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Gloucester to Macclesfield train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Macclesfield is 155.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Macclesfield via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 25m.