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Macclesfield to Clitheroe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Clitheroe takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Clitheroe. 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 11m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bolton

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  1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2h 38m
£17–33

Macclesfield to Clitheroe train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Macclesfield to Clitheroe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 38m.

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