Macclesfield to Edinburgh train

Fri, 06 Dec
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Cheap train tickets from Macclesfield to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macclesfield to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Avanti West Coast
05:175h50
Macclesfield
11:07Edinburgh
£461One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
09:175h20
Macclesfield
14:37Edinburgh
£671One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
09:434h54
Macclesfield
14:37Edinburgh
£821One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:064h14
Macclesfield
11:20Edinburgh
£831One-way
0 changes

Macclesfield to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 December
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast | 05:17 Macclesfield5h50 11:07 Edinburgh0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine ExpressTranspennine Express | 09:43 Macclesfield4h54 14:37 Edinburgh0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine ExpressTranspennine Express | 09:17 Macclesfield5h20 14:37 Edinburgh0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast | 07:06 Macclesfield4h14 11:20 Edinburgh0 changesDirect

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Train times from Macclesfield to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Fastest Journey

4 h 14 m

Average

5 h 4 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

307 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Macclesfield for Edinburgh every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West Coast
07:064h14
Macclesfield
11:20Edinburgh
£831One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
09:434h54
Macclesfield
14:37Edinburgh
£821One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
09:175h20
Macclesfield
14:37Edinburgh
£671One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
05:175h50
Macclesfield
11:07Edinburgh
£461One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh

Trains from Macclesfield to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £27 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance
307 km
Average train duration
4h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£53
Trains per day
3
Train providers
3
Fastest train
3h 50m
First train
01:22
Last train
19:43
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains Macclesfield to Edinburgh

Travel between Macclesfield and Edinburgh from £46 with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Macclesfield to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: £58

FAQs: Macclesfield to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Macclesfield to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Macclesfield to Edinburgh can start from as little as £53 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Macclesfield to Edinburgh is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Macclesfield and Edinburgh is on average 3 h 50 min   for the 190 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Edinburgh from Macclesfield by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh leaves at 19: 43.
There are 3 trains a day from Macclesfield to Edinburgh which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh, you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3) for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Macclesfield and Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 43.
A trip to Edinburgh from Macclesfield is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Macclesfield to Edinburgh by train is August.
You have options as you can travel from Macclesfield to Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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