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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Hamilton takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Hamilton. 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 22m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 5m
£45–125

Macclesfield to Hamilton train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express10h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedLumo3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express10h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedLumo3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express10h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedLumo3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Hamilton? 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: 227 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Motherwell via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 4h 5m.

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