Travel optionsfrom Macclesfield to Manchester
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.
L11177Cheapest
L11177Fastest
W02616Other options
L11215
W02621
W02611Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 31
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Macclesfield to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Macclesfield to Manchester.

This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Manchester:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Macclesfield to Manchester costing on average $8 (€6).
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 (3), 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 (3), Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Swans Travel Ltd.
Travelling from Macclesfield to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
