The average train between Macclesfield and Hale takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Hale. 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 Hale. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Hale at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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36 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Hale. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Hale station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Macclesfield to Hale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Hale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hale station.
Book your Macclesfield to Hale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Macclesfield and Hale is 19 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Hale via Stockport in around 1h 11m.