The average train between Macclesfield and Gateshead takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Gateshead is 192.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Newcastle via Manchester Piccadilly and York in around 3h 18m.