The average train between Ipswich and Macclesfield takes 3h 52m 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.
Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Macclesfield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Ipswich to Macclesfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Macclesfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Ipswich to Macclesfield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ipswich and Macclesfield is 258.4 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Macclesfield via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 51m.