The average train between Macclesfield and Durham takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Durham. 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 Macclesfield and Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Durham. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Macclesfield to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Macclesfield to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Durham is 172.4 km. The road distance is 242 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m.