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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€36 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Macclesfield to Birmingham 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 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).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
- 8 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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