The average train between Darlington and Macclesfield takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 Darlington and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Darlington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Huddersfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Darlington to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Darlington and Macclesfield is 145.5 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Macclesfield via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 42m.