The average train between Macclesfield and Wakefield takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Macclesfield to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Macclesfield to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Wakefield is 62.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 6m.