The average train between Swansea and Macclesfield takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 every 3 hours between Swansea and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Swansea to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Swansea to Macclesfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Macclesfield is 220 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Macclesfield via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 59m.