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Darlington to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 58m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Darlington to Macclesfield train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Macclesfield via Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 42m.

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