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Macclesfield to Whitehaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Whitehaven takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 54m
£54–95

Macclesfield to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Whitehaven? 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: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Whitehaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 4h 54m.

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