The average train between Macclesfield and Leicester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Leicester station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Macclesfield to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Macclesfield to Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Leicester is 96 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Leicester via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton in around 2h 24m.