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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Macclesfield:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Macclesfield
How to get from Leeds to Macclesfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Macclesfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:45 AM2h00Leeds11:45 AMMacclesfield€511One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 AM2h00Leeds11:45 AMMacclesfield€511One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 AM2h00Leeds11:45 AMMacclesfield€511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Macclesfield:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Macclesfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Macclesfield station (MAC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Macclesfield by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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