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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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average $56 (€44).
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
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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.
2:20 PM1h55Leeds4:15 PMMacclesfield$91One-way0 transfers
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- 2:20 PM1h55Leeds4:15 PMMacclesfield$91One-way0 transfers
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- 2:20 PM1h55Leeds4:15 PMMacclesfield$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Macclesfield:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average $56 (€44).
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express to go to Macclesfield by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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