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How to travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Macclesfield to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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€36

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€17

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1h 43m

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1h 13m

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2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Macclesfield to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
09:50AM1h55
Macclesfield
11:45AMBirmingham
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:50AM1h55
Macclesfield
11:45AMBirmingham
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
12:15PM1h35
Macclesfield
01:50PMBirmingham
$451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:10PM1h50
Macclesfield
04:00PMBirmingham
$161One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountry
07:00AM2h20
Macclesfield
09:20AMBirmingham
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Macclesfield to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Macclesfield and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to Birmingham costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Macclesfield to Birmingham is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Macclesfield to Birmingham is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Macclesfield to Birmingham:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
  • Trains mostly depart from Macclesfield station (MAC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Macclesfield to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Macclesfield to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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