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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Macclesfield is to fly which costs £65 - £220 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Macclesfield is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Macclesfield via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Macclesfield?

The distance between Basel and Macclesfield is 621 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs £270 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Basel to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Macclesfield train from?

Basel to Macclesfield train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Basel to Macclesfield is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £470 and takes 9h 36m, you could also bus, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 21h 42m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Macclesfield?

Macclesfield is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:56 PM in Basel and 3:56 PM in Macclesfield.

Where does the Basel to Macclesfield train arrive?

Basel to Macclesfield train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Macclesfield by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
4h 51m
£67–215
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain
9h 36m
£276–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
21h 42m
£97–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Macclesfieldcar
12h 26m
£270–348
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
6h 15m
£94–310
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
7h 28m
£130–344
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain
9h 57m
£254–479
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
23h 19m
£99–166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Macclesfieldcar
13h 21m
£164–272

Basel to Macclesfield by train, bus, and foot

2Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

£276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Macclesfield, England?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Macclesfield via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 36m.

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