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Macclesfield to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Portsmouth takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 27m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Macclesfield to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 47m
£86–150

Macclesfield to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 47m.

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