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How to get fromBasel to Macclesfieldby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Macclesfield by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Basel to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    4h 51m
    £52–185

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain train
    9h 34m
    £274–457

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain train
    19h 9m
    £88–137

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Macclesfieldcar car
    12h 23m

  5. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    6h 16m
    £72–235

  6. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ZRH - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain train
    7h 20m
    £128–289

  7. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GVA - MAN
    8h
    £106–353

  8. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain train
    9h 55m
    £253–503

  9. Bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 400 / ...
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain train
    21h 33m
    £105–204

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Macclesfieldcar car
    13h 23m
    £162–270

Basel to Macclesfield by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£274Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Macclesfield, England?

easyJet, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily. 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 34m.

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