The average train between Macclesfield and Gateshead takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 39m. 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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Macclesfield to Gateshead train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Gateshead is 192.3 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Newcastle via Stockport and Doncaster in around 3h 49m.