The average train between Hartlepool and Macclesfield takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Hartlepool to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hartlepool to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Macclesfield is 169.4 km. The road distance is 237 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 29m.