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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Durham takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Macclesfield to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryMetrolinkTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Durham? 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 Macclesfield to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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