Macclesfield to Carlisle Trains

Macclesfield to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Carlisle takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Carlisle. 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 55m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 5m

£41–71

Macclesfield to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:46 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:46 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:46 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:46 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:38 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 3:16 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:14 AM → 6:46 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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