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Compare train and bus for Macclesfield to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
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How to get from Macclesfield to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Macclesfield to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:18 PM1h30Macclesfield7:48 PMChesterFind prices2 transfers
Cheapest
6:18 PM1h30Macclesfield7:48 PMChesterFind prices2 transfers
Fastest
3:46 PM1h19Macclesfield5:05 PMChester$1541One-way1 transfer
Other options
6:47 AM1h50Macclesfield8:37 AMChester$201One-way1 transfer
5:57 PM1h26Macclesfield7:23 PMChester$311One-way2 transfers
7:07 AM1h32Macclesfield8:39 AMChester$311One-way2 transfers
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Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Macclesfield and Chester 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 Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with D&G Bus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Chester by train.
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