The average train between Leicester and Macclesfield takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Leicester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Leicester to Macclesfield train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Macclesfield is 96 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Macclesfield via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 10m.