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Ilkley to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Macclesfield takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley 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.

2h 41m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ilkley to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Ilkley and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkley to Macclesfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 77 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Macclesfield via Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 30m.

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