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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Macclesfield:
A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Macclesfield costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
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How to get from Manchester to Macclesfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Macclesfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C32682 · NT1739008:09 AM2h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:13 AMMacclesfield station (MAC)$101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C32682 · NT1739008:09 AM2h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:13 AMMacclesfield station (MAC)$101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W332392:15 PM0h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:35 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W331674:15 PM0h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:35 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)$191One-way0 transfers
- W332211:15 PM0h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:35 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)$191One-way0 transfers
- W331783:15 PM0h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:35 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)$191One-way0 transfers
- L89656 · NT17550012:00 PM1h13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:13 PMMacclesfield station (MAC)$141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Macclesfield:
A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Macclesfield costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Macclesfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Macclesfield station (MAC).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Macclesfield by train.
- 25 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
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