The average train between Wales and Macclesfield takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Wales to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Wales to Macclesfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Wales and Macclesfield is 152.8 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Macclesfield via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 58m.