The average train between Macclesfield and Gateshead takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours 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 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Gateshead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 59m.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Macclesfield to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Gateshead is 192.3 km. The road distance is 266 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m.