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Stranraer to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Macclesfield takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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.

8h 56m
Duration
338 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
  4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
7h
£109–205

Stranraer to Macclesfield train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 7m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country13h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 20m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 24m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 19m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 20m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 24m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 19m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 20m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 24m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 19m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 20m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 23m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 19m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country18h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country7h 44m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast6h 54m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country7h 43m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 20m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 24m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country6h 19m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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.

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 337.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Macclesfield via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h.

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