How to travel from Leeds to Macclesfield

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Macclesfield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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€49

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€6

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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from Leeds to Macclesfield

How to get from Leeds to Macclesfield by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Macclesfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:20AM1h55
Leeds
07:15AMMacclesfield
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:20AM1h55
Leeds
07:15AMMacclesfield
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:20AM1h55
Leeds
07:15AMMacclesfield
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:20PM1h55
Leeds
03:15PMMacclesfield
$81One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
07:00AM2h45
Leeds
09:45AMMacclesfield
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Macclesfield

Travel to Macclesfield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Macclesfield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Macclesfield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Macclesfield is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Macclesfield:

A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Macclesfield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Leeds to Macclesfield is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Macclesfield is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Macclesfield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Macclesfield station (MAC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Macclesfield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Macclesfield by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Macclesfield:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Macclesfield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Liverpool, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Macclesfield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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