The average train between York and Macclesfield takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. 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.
Trains run hourly between York and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 2:49 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.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
York to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your York to Macclesfield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Macclesfield is 103.7 km. The road distance is 135 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m.