The average train between Macclesfield and St Ives takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to St Ives. 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 every 3 hours between Macclesfield and St Ives. 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 St Ives at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Macclesfield to St Ives? 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 St Ives. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at St Ives station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Macclesfield to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Macclesfield to St Ives train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and St Ives is 409.8 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to The Terrace via Birmingham New Street, Hayle, and Foundry Square in around 8h 5m.