The average train between Whitby and Macclesfield takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Whitby to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Whitby to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitby and Macclesfield is 168.6 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Macclesfield via Middlesbrough and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 28m.