The average train between Durham and Macclesfield takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Durham to Macclesfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Macclesfield station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Durham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Durham to Macclesfield train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Macclesfield is 172.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Macclesfield via York and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 16m.