The average train between Lytham St Annes and Macclesfield takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lytham St Annes is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lytham St Annes to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Lytham St Annes to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Lytham St Annes to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Macclesfield is 78.7 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Macclesfield via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 3m.