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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Macclesfield takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from York 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.

2h 18m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

York to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between York and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York to Macclesfield? 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: 83.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between York, England and Macclesfield, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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