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Compare train and bus for Macclesfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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How to get from Macclesfield to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Macclesfield to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L111779:17 AM0h33Macclesfield station (MAC)9:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
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L112026:47 AM0h36Macclesfield station (MAC)7:23 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
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W0261111:43 AM0h22Macclesfield station (MAC)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$201One-way0 transfers
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W0261610:53 AM0h23Macclesfield station (MAC)11:16 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$201One-way0 transfers
L111952:17 PM0h33Macclesfield station (MAC)2:50 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
L1121510:17 AM0h33Macclesfield station (MAC)10:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Manchester:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Macclesfield to Manchester costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Macclesfield and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Swans Travel Ltd to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Swans Travel Ltd.
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