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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Macclesfield to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Birmingham:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to Birmingham costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $34 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 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.
10:26 AM 1h11 Macclesfield 11:37 AM Birmingham $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:26 AM 1h11 Macclesfield 11:37 AM Birmingham $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:26 AM 1h11 Macclesfield 11:37 AM Birmingham $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Birmingham:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to Birmingham costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- 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.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Macclesfield station (MAC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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