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Compare train, bus, and flight for Macclesfield to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to London:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to London costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Macclesfield to London costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Macclesfield to London
How to get from Macclesfield to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Macclesfield to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 PM3h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 PM3h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13718:05 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4521One-way0 transfers
Other options
W340808:37 PM1h54Macclesfield station (MAC)10:31 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$371One-way0 transfers
W338877:37 PM1h59Macclesfield station (MAC)9:36 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$411One-way0 transfers
W340936:37 PM1h50Macclesfield station (MAC)8:27 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM4h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:50 PM4h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
BA136312:20 PM1h05Manchester Airport1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
BA13598:35 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:50 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
BA13694:05 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to London:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to London costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Macclesfield to London costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Macclesfield and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Macclesfield station (MAC) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 28 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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