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Trains from Macclesfield (MAC) to Retford

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19

train journeys
per day

48

miles (78 kms)

1hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

07:06 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Macclesfield (MAC) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Macclesfield and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Macclesfield to Retford is approximately 48 miles (78 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 50 mins.

First Hull Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Macclesfield and Retford.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Macclesfield to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 55 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Macclesfield to Retford

Journeys from Macclesfield to Retford Today

  • Mon 11th Nov
    07:06
    2 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    09:20
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:06
    2 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    10:20
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:17
    2 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    10:27
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    09:06
    2 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    11:21
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    10:06
    2 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    12:21
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    11:06
    2 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    13:16
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    12:06
    2 hrs 12 mins2 changes
    14:18
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    12:43
    2 hrs 35 mins2 changes
    15:18
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    14:06
    2 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    16:16
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    15:06
    2 hrs 13 mins2 changes
    17:19
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    16:06
    1 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    17:59
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    17:06
    2 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    19:23
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    18:06
    2 hrs 11 mins2 changes
    20:17
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    19:06
    2 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    21:30
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    19:37
    1 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    21:32
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    20:17
    2 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    22:27
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    21:06
    1 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    23:02
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    22:06
    7 hrs 43 mins2 changes
    05:49
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford
  • Mon 11th Nov
    23:25
    8 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    08:18
    Macclesfield
    Retford
    Macclesfield to Retford

About Macclesfield Station

Station name Macclesfield (MAC)
AddressMacclesfield station, Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP
Managed byVT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 05:45 - 19:00
Tuesday 05:45 - 19:00
Wednesday 05:45 - 19:00
Thursday 05:45 - 19:00
Friday 05:45 - 20:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
AddressRetford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed byGR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Macclesfield and Retford

The travel time between Macclesfield and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Macclesfield and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Macclesfield & Retford. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

First Hull Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Macclesfield and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Macclesfield and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.