The average train between Macclesfield and Carnforth takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to Carnforth. 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 every 2 hours between Macclesfield and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Carnforth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Macclesfield to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Macclesfield to Carnforth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Macclesfield and Carnforth is 105.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Carnforth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 34m.