The average train between Paisley and Macclesfield takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paisley to Macclesfield? 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 Paisley to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Paisley to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Paisley to Macclesfield train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Macclesfield is 322.3 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Macclesfield via Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 33m.