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Outbound fromLondon Bridge to Macclesfield by train
It takes an average of 11h 19m to travel from London Bridge to Macclesfield by train, over a distance of around 149 miles (239 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from London Bridge to Macclesfield and tickets for this journey start from £34 when you book in advance.
| First train | 21:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:01 | |
| Departure station | London Bridge | |
| Arrival station | Macclesfield | |
| Journey time | From 8h 50m | |
| Distance | 149 miles (239 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £34 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink |
Travelling from London Bridge to Macclesfield by train
Looking to travel from London Bridge to Macclesfield by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 11 hours 19 minutes to travel from London Bridge to Macclesfield by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 8 hours 50 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 149 miles (239 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 Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink 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 London Bridge 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, as advance tickets start from £34.00.
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Cheap train tickets from London Bridge to Macclesfield
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Bridge to Macclesfield is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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