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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 $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $14, while a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 1h 5m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 London to Macclesfield:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $75.
A bus is $98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
The journey is about 1h 41m faster (2h 23m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 vs $96). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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.
- FlixBus4:40 PM4h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:40 PM4h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W335846:46 AM1h56London Euston (EUS)8:42 AMMacclesfield station (MAC)$361One-way0 transfers
- W335597:53 AM1h49London Euston (EUS)9:42 AMMacclesfield station (MAC)$451One-way0 transfers
- W336751:53 PM1h49London Euston (EUS)3:42 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)$781One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM4h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$181One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
- BA13682:40 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Macclesfield:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $75.
A bus is $98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 46 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.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Macclesfield by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Macclesfield by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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