How to travel from London to Macclesfield

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Macclesfield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $68.

Distance: 147 miles (237 km)

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$99

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$16

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$171

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$96

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2h 53m

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2h 23m

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5h 17m

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4h 4m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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British Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Macclesfield is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $99 (€81).

A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $171 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from London to Macclesfield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 23m.

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Macclesfield including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Macclesfield among Omio's users.

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from London to Macclesfield

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

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

  • Avanti West CoastW33189
    2:52 PM1h50
    London Euston (EUS)
    4:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW33189
    2:52 PM1h50
    London Euston (EUS)
    4:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33189
    2:52 PM1h50
    London Euston (EUS)
    4:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33166
    1:52 PM1h50
    London Euston (EUS)
    3:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33161
    12:52 PM1h50
    London Euston (EUS)
    2:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33136
    7:52 PM1h50
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Macclesfield.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Macclesfield including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Macclesfield is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $99 (€81).

A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $171 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from London to Macclesfield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 23m.

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

The distance from London to Macclesfield is approximately 147 miles (237 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Macclesfield is:
  • Around 40 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Macclesfield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Macclesfield:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Macclesfield station (MAC).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Macclesfield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Macclesfield by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Macclesfield by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Macclesfield with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 35 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Macclesfield often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Leeds, 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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