The average train between Northwich and Macclesfield takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwich 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 hourly between Northwich and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northwich is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Northwich station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Northwich to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.
Northwich to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
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The distance between Northwich and Macclesfield is 26.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Greenbank to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 51 min.