The average train between Macclesfield and Leeds takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Leeds at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Leeds station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Macclesfield to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Macclesfield to Leeds train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Leeds is 70.8 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Leeds via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 41m.