The average train between Middlesbrough and Macclesfield takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Macclesfield. 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 Middlesbrough and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Middlesbrough to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Macclesfield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Macclesfield is 157.5 km. The road distance is 220 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 35m.