How to travel from Macclesfield to Manchester

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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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from Macclesfield to Manchester

How to get from Macclesfield to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Macclesfield to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern RailL11177
    9:17 AM0h33
    Macclesfield station (MAC)
    9:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailL11202
    6:47 AM0h36
    Macclesfield station (MAC)
    7:23 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW02611
    11:43 AM0h22
    Macclesfield station (MAC)
    12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Avanti West CoastW02616
    10:53 AM0h23
    Macclesfield station (MAC)
    11:16 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL11195
    2:17 PM0h33
    Macclesfield station (MAC)
    2:50 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL11215
    10:17 AM0h33
    Macclesfield station (MAC)
    10:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Macclesfield and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Macclesfield to Manchester is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Macclesfield to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Macclesfield to Manchester is approximately 16 miles (26 km).
The average frequency per day from Macclesfield to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Macclesfield to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Macclesfield station (MAC) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Macclesfield to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Macclesfield to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Swans Travel Ltd.
Omio customers who travel from Macclesfield to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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