The cheapest and fastest trains from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leighton Buzzard for Macclesfield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:14 Leighton Buzzard | 2h29 | 10:43 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:11 Leighton Buzzard | 2h15 | 12:26 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield
Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leighton Buzzard and Macclesfield from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leighton Buzzard to Macclesfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Macclesfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leighton Buzzard and Macclesfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 18:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:30
- Car Park: Lower Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located on the North end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
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