The average train between Macclesfield and Glasgow takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
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 9:43 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Glasgow station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Macclesfield to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Macclesfield to Glasgow train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Glasgow is 320.6 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Lancaster in around 4h 5m.