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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Glasgow takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 10m
£55–140

Macclesfield to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Glasgow? 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.

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  • Distance: 239.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 4h 10m.

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