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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Macclesfield to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to Birmingham costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
The journey is about 21m faster (1h 13m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $35 (€28)). 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 Macclesfield to Birmingham
How to get from Macclesfield to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G011449:26 AM1h07Macclesfield station (MAC)10:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G011449:26 AM1h07Macclesfield station (MAC)10:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G011449:26 AM1h07Macclesfield station (MAC)10:33 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010058:46 AM1h11Macclesfield station (MAC)9:57 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
- G010037:46 AM1h11Macclesfield station (MAC)8:57 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
- W298953:26 PM1h07Macclesfield station (MAC)4:33 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to Birmingham costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Macclesfield station (MAC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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