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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Macclesfield (MAC)

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20

train journeys
per day

60

miles (96 kms)

1hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

06:18 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Macclesfield (MAC)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Macclesfield , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Macclesfield is approximately 60 miles (96 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 9 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Macclesfield.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Macclesfield. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Macclesfield Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:18
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    08:00
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:22
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    09:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:16
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    19:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    21:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:50
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    21:42
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:08
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    22:05
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:20
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    22:43
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:11
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    23:06
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:56
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    00:55
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:46
    8 hrs 2 changes
    07:46
    Leicester
    Macclesfield
    Leicester to Macclesfield

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Macclesfield Station

Station name Macclesfield (MAC)
Address Macclesfield station, Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 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 Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Macclesfield

The travel time between Leicester and Macclesfield by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Macclesfield vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester and Macclesfield can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Macclesfield. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Macclesfield.

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