The average train between Macclesfield and Hartlepool takes 4h 45m 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 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 45m.
Macclesfield to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Macclesfield to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Macclesfield to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
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 £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.