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Outbound fromMacclesfield to Aberdeen by train
It takes an average of 9h 2m to travel from Macclesfield to Aberdeen by train, over a distance of around 268 miles (432 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Macclesfield to Aberdeen and tickets for this journey start from £119.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:52 | |
| Departure station | Macclesfield | |
| Arrival station | Aberdeen | |
| Journey time | From 6h 14m | |
| Distance | 268 miles (432 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £119.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Macclesfield to Aberdeen in 6 hours 14 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Macclesfield to Aberdeen? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 2 minutes to travel the 268 miles (432 km) from Macclesfield to Aberdeen by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Aberdeen. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Macclesfield to Aberdeen in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £119.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Aberdeen by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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