The average train between Macclesfield and Ipswich takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Ipswich. 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 Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Macclesfield to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Macclesfield to Ipswich train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Macclesfield and Ipswich is 258.4 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 25m.