Macclesfield to Plymouth Trains

Macclesfield to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Plymouth takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...

5h 43m

£117–181

Macclesfield to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:47 PM
5h • 1 change
11:46 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:46 PM → 5:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:47 PM
5h • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:46 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:50 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 4:47 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:46 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Plymouth? 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.