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Wakefield to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Macclesfield takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

1h 56m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 53m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 35m.

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