The average train between Macclesfield and Scarborough takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield to Scarborough. 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 3 times a day between Macclesfield and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Scarborough? 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 Macclesfield to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Scarborough station via Scarborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Macclesfield to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Macclesfield to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Macclesfield to Scarborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Scarborough is 160.1 km. The road distance is 205 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 15m.