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Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield by train

First train

19:26

Last train

19:26

Departure station

Bishop Auckland

Arrival station

Macclesfield

Journey time

From 11h 20m

Distance

98 miles (158 km)

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Bishop Auckland and Macclesfield, which usually take 11 hours 20 minutes to complete the 98 miles (158 km) journey. It can take as little as 11 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Macclesfield by train, you'll just need to make 4 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Macclesfield? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bishop Auckland and Macclesfield by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield?

No, there are no direct train services from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield. Travelling from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.

What time does the first train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield leave?

The first train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield leaves at 19:26. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield leave?

The last train from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield leaves at 19:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bishop Auckland and Macclesfield by train?

Trains travelling from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield cover a distance of around 98 miles (158 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Macclesfield to Bishop Auckland.

Cheap train tickets from Bishop Auckland to Macclesfield

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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