Bournemouth to Macclesfield by train

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Overview: trains from Bournemouth to Macclesfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:30 View journey
Last train 18:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 4hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 282
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey AU$253.05 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 25m
Train operators 1

Bournemouth to Macclesfield by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bournemouth to Macclesfield? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 282 kilometres.

Train cost from Bournemouth to Macclesfield

Ready to book tickets from Bournemouth to Macclesfield? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Bournemouth and Macclesfield typically run AU$253.05.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 months in advance.

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Train timetable for travel between Bournemouth and Macclesfield

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Bournemouth to Macclesfield by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:30

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 18:45

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:37

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 18:47

  • Average number of daily trains: 12 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 1 hour

Travel time and distance between Bournemouth and Macclesfield

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 14 minutes, covering a total of 282 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Bournemouth and Macclesfield?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Bournemouth to Macclesfield

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Macclesfield city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Macclesfield

Want to know more about your journey from Bournemouth to Macclesfield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Bournemouth to Macclesfield covers a distance of 282 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.