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Rotherham to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Macclesfield takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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.

2h 3m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rotherham to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country7h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country7h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country7h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country7h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast9h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

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  • Distance: 54 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Macclesfield via Sheffield and Stockport in around 1h 41m.

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