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Ipswich to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Macclesfield takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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.

3h 53m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 52m
£90–143

Ipswich to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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: 236.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Macclesfield via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 52m.

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