The average train between Macclesfield and Darlington takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to Darlington. 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 every 4 hours between Macclesfield and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Darlington at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Darlington station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Macclesfield to Darlington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Macclesfield to Darlington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Macclesfield to Darlington train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Darlington is 145.5 km. The road distance is 209 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
