The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Macclesfield takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Macclesfield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Macclesfield is 193.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 16m.