The average train between Southport and Macclesfield takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Southport to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Southport to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Macclesfield is 72.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Macclesfield via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 59m.