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Macclesfield to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
23:18
Last train
Last train
23:18
Departure city
Departure city
Macclesfield
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
3h 43m
Distance
Distance
186 miles
Price
Price
$49.52*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Macclesfield to Exeter?

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23:18
10h 28m, 2 change
Macclesfield
09:46
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Exeter
NorthernCrossCountry
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07:46
3h 58m, 1 change
Macclesfield
11:44
Exeter
CrossCountry
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08:26
3h 59m, Direct
Macclesfield
12:25
Exeter
CrossCountry
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08:46
3h 58m, 1 change
Macclesfield
12:44
Exeter
CrossCountry
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09:46
3h 58m, 1 change
Macclesfield
13:44
Exeter
CrossCountry
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10:46
3h 58m, 1 change
Macclesfield
14:44
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CrossCountry
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Fares from Macclesfield to Exeter usually average around $49.52, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Thu14May
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