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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 $9. 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 $9, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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$95 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Macclesfield:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Macclesfield costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Macclesfield costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 Megabus, FlixBus to go to Macclesfield by bus.
- 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.
- 26 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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