Folkestone Central to Macclesfield by train
| First train | 19:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:58 | |
| Departure station | Folkestone Central | |
| Arrival station | Macclesfield | |
| Journey time | From 9h 17m | |
| Distance | 205 miles (330 km) | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
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Travelling from Folkestone Central to Macclesfield by train
Looking to travel from Folkestone Central to Macclesfield by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 9 hours 17 minutes to travel from Folkestone Central to Macclesfield by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 9 hours 17 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 205 miles (330 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Macclesfield, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or TransPennine Express to get to Macclesfield. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Folkestone Central to Macclesfield in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Folkestone Central to Macclesfield
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