The average train between Grantham and Macclesfield takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Grantham 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 every 2 hours between Grantham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Grantham to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Grantham to Macclesfield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Macclesfield is 106.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Grantham to Stockport every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 2h 24m.