The average train between Macclesfield and Penrith takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Penrith. 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 Penrith. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Penrith station via Penrith North Lakes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Macclesfield to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Macclesfield to Penrith train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Penrith is 161.7 km. The road distance is 194 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m.