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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Burnley takes 2h 4m 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.

2h 4m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Macclesfield to Burnley train times

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 11:39 PM which arrives into Burnley at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Burnley? 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.

Map of how to get from Macclesfield to Burnley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 11m.

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