What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Macclesfield?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Macclesfield is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £23 - £70 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Macclesfield?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Macclesfield via Glasgow Central, Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Ayr to Macclesfield?

The distance between Ayr and Macclesfield is 282 miles. The road distance is 227.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Macclesfield without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £35 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Macclesfield?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Ayr to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Macclesfield train from?

Ayr to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Ayr to Macclesfield is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Ayr to Macclesfield train arrive?

Ayr to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Macclesfield is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Ayr to Macclesfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Macclesfield?

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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Ayr to Macclesfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 12m
£35–156
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 33m
£24–67
Drive 226.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Macclesfieldcar 226.4 mi
4h 4m
£54–78
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 27m
£62–157
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 39m
£58–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 45m
£34–72
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 26m
£66–186
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 32m
£46–127
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 56m
£61–155

Ayr to Macclesfield by train

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Macclesfield via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 33m.

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