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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Macclesfield is to bus and train which costs £85 - £140 and takes 19h 21m.

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 50m and costs £65 - £210.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Macclesfield via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 8m and costs £270 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or fly from Basel to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Basel to Macclesfield is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £470 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Macclesfield?

Macclesfield is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 2:26 AM in Basel and 1:26 AM in Macclesfield.

Where does the Basel to Macclesfield train arrive?

Basel to Macclesfield train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1307+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Basel to Macclesfield - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
4h 50m
£67–205
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 8m
£271–469
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
19h 21m
£87–134
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 25m
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 14m
£88–277
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 New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
7h 11m
£126–333
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GVA - MAN
7h 57m
£112–428
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 55m
£254–501
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
21h 42m
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 25m
£162–270

Basel to Macclesfield by train and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

easyJet, KLM, 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, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 8m.

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