The average train between Macclesfield and Hartlepool takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Hartlepool. 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 Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Hartlepool? 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 Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Macclesfield to Hartlepool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Hartlepool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Macclesfield to Hartlepool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Hartlepool is 169.4 km. The road distance is 237 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornaby hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.