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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Whitby takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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6h 21m
£52–92

Macclesfield to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Macclesfield and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Whitby at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited14h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited13h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Whitby? 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.

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  • Distance: 170.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Whitby via Manchester Piccadilly and Middlesbrough in around 6h 21m.

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