The average train between Loughborough and Macclesfield takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Loughborough to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Macclesfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Loughborough to Macclesfield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Loughborough and Macclesfield is 82.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Macclesfield via Derby and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 25m.