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How to get from Manchester to Macclesfield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Macclesfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Macclesfield
Travel to Macclesfield 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 Manchester to Macclesfield.
There are 2 travel options to Macclesfield from Manchester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Macclesfield is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $3 (€2) compared to other travel options to Macclesfield:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $1 (€1) from Manchester to Macclesfield.
The fastest way to get to Macclesfield from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 20 min.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 22 min.
The distance is approximately 16 miles (25 km) from Manchester to Macclesfield.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Macclesfield is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Manchester to Macclesfield as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Macclesfield:
- Trains from Manchester to Macclesfield most often leave from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Macclesfield.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Macclesfield:
- Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country can get you to Macclesfield by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Macclesfield for $3 (€2) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Macclesfield with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Macclesfield with.
- You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Macclesfield with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country.
Direct services to Macclesfield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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