The average train between Macclesfield and Harrogate takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Harrogate station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Macclesfield to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Macclesfield to Harrogate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Harrogate is 90 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Harrogate via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 2h 32m.