The average train between Macclesfield and South Shields takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to South Shields. 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 Macclesfield and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:06 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at South Shields station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Macclesfield to South Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stockport station.
Macclesfield to South Shields train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Macclesfield and South Shields is 198.5 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to South Shields via Stockport, Doncaster, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m.