The average train between Hereford and Macclesfield takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Hereford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Hereford to Macclesfield train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Macclesfield is 139.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Hereford to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 1m.