The average train between Macclesfield and Gateshead takes 3h 42m 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 11:39 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 53m • 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 Stockport station and arriving at Newcastle station via Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Macclesfield and Gateshead is 192.3 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Newcastle via Stockport and Doncaster in around 3h 54m.