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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $434.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$116 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Macclesfield
Compare the available ways to get from London to Macclesfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Macclesfield:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $116.
A bus is $411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $434.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
You'll arrive about 2h 13m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 4h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $116 compared to roughly $94 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 London to Macclesfield
How to get from London to Macclesfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Macclesfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 3h55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 3h55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1382
6:25 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:30 PM Manchester Airport $271 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34098 · VT970200
10:03 PM 2h57 London Euston (EUS) 1:00 AM Macclesfield station (MAC) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34210
10:53 AM 1h49 London Euston (EUS) 12:42 PM Macclesfield station (MAC) $65 1 One-way 0 transfers - C01313
9:39 PM 1h45 London Euston (EUS) 11:24 PM Macclesfield station (MAC) $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
4:40 PM 4h00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:40 PM 4h00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 6:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:40 PM 4h10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 12:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA8752+
BA890412:15 PM 3h15 London City Airport 3:30 PM Manchester Airport $343 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA8752+BA8906
12:15 PM 7h10 London City Airport 7:25 PM Manchester Airport $343 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1372
3:20 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 4:30 PM Manchester Airport $352 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Macclesfield:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $116.
A bus is $411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $434.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Macclesfield by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Macclesfield by flight.
- 39 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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