The average train between Macclesfield and Gateshead takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Gateshead station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Macclesfield to Gateshead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Gateshead is 192.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 30m.