The average train between Peterborough and Macclesfield takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Peterborough to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Peterborough to Macclesfield train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Peterborough and Macclesfield is 147.2 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Macclesfield via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 59m.