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Macclesfield to Stirling trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Stirling takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Stirling. 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 24m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
5h 4m
£66–159

Macclesfield to Stirling train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Stirling at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Stirling? 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.

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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Stirling via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 4m.

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