The average train between Macclesfield and Lincoln takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Lincoln station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Macclesfield to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Macclesfield to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Lincoln is 105.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Lincoln Central via Stockport and Sheffield in around 3h 14m.