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It takes an average of 6h 2m to travel from Macclesfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 191 miles (307 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Macclesfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £35.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:52 | |
| Departure station | Macclesfield | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 49m | |
| Distance | 191 miles (307 km) | |
| Frequency | 54 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £35.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Lumo |
Travelling from Macclesfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Macclesfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 2 minutes to travel from Macclesfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 49 minutes though. You'll usually find 54 trains per day running along the 191 miles (307 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Edinburgh (Waverley). 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 Macclesfield to Edinburgh (Waverley) 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, as advance tickets start from £35.70.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.