The average train between Shrewsbury and Macclesfield takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Shrewsbury to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Macclesfield train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Macclesfield is 74.2 km. The road distance is 111 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m.