The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Macclesfield takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Macclesfield. 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 20 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Macclesfield is 15.3 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 43 min.