The average train between Macclesfield and Burnley takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Burnley. 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 Macclesfield and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Burnley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Macclesfield to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Macclesfield to Burnley train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Burnley is 59.5 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 5m.