The average train between Newton Aycliffe and Macclesfield takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Newton Aycliffe 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 twice daily between Newton Aycliffe and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newton Aycliffe is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 45m • 2 changes


3h 16m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newton Aycliffe to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Newton Aycliffe station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Newton Aycliffe to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Newton Aycliffe to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Newton Aycliffe to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Newton Aycliffe and Macclesfield is 155.3 km. The road distance is 218 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m.