The average train between Macclesfield and Loughborough takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Loughborough? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Loughborough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Macclesfield to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Macclesfield to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Macclesfield to Loughborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Loughborough is 82.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Loughborough (Leics) via Stoke-on-Trent and Derby in around 2h 48m.