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The average train between Macclesfield and Lincoln takes 3h 22m 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.

3h 22m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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  1. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 14m
£30–67

Macclesfield to Lincoln train times

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 11:52 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited8h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Lincoln? 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.

Map of how to get from Macclesfield to Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Lincoln Central via Stockport and Sheffield in around 3h 14m.

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