The average train between Sunderland and Macclesfield takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Macclesfield? 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 Sunderland to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Stockport station via Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Sunderland to Macclesfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Macclesfield is 189.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Macclesfield via Newcastle, Doncaster, and Stockport in around 4h 19m.