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There are 7 ways to get from Bath to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to MacclesfieldtrainBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 49m
    £26–121

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationbusX39 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    5h 36m

  3. Drive 152.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bath to Macclesfieldcar152.1 mi
    2h 58m
    £38–55

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    5h 25m
    £85–190

  5. Line 19 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus19
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to MacclesfieldtrainBristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
    5h 7m

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    4h 31m
    £96–279

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    4h 38m
    £101–359

Bath to Macclesfield by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bath, England and Macclesfield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Macclesfield via Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 36m.

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