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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Blackburn takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 7m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Macclesfield to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 42.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 44m.

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