How to get from Macclesfield to London
- 235 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 56m
- 30 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 56m
direct
Train
€29
Cheapest
4h 25m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Macclesfield to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 56m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 235 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €25, on Wed, Sep 23.
235 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €58Omio catalogue, Sep 23 | 1h 56mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Reading date not recorded | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€58Omio catalogue, Sep 231h 56m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Reading date not recorded4h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Macclesfield to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Macclesfield → LondontrainAvanti West Coast·1h 56m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Macclesfield to London
Avanti West Coast runs 30 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:13 and the last at 22:36.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 30 | 06:13 | 22:36 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 23
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-London Borough of CamdenBook →On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Macclesfield to London works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from Macclesfield to London, about 1h 56m. In total it's roughly €29 over 1h 56m, direct, no transfers.
Macclesfield to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to London?
The most useful route takes about 1h 56m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Macclesfield to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 06:13 and the last at 22:36, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Macclesfield to London?
30 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 06:13 and 22:36.
How far is London from Macclesfield?
About 235 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Macclesfield to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €29. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Macclesfield to London?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, FlixBus.
Can you get from Macclesfield to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026