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Outbound fromMacclesfield to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 4h 50m to travel from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 46 trains per day travelling from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £35.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:20 | |
| Departure station | Macclesfield | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 8m | |
| Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
| Frequency | 46 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £35.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central in 3 hours 8 minutes
If you want to travel from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central by train to take around 4 hours 50 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 46 trains per day running on this route, which spans 131 miles (211 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Cardiff Central. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Macclesfield to Cardiff Central start from £35.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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