The average bus between Chester and Macclesfield takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Macclesfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Chester and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Chester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Foregate Street Stop DD station.
Chester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Chester and Macclesfield is 51.6 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Railway Station via Bus Station in around 3h 14m.