The average train between Lincoln and Macclesfield takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Lincoln to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Lincoln to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lincoln and Macclesfield is 105.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Macclesfield via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 45m.