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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Macclesfield via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Bath to Macclesfield?

The distance between Bath and Macclesfield is 166 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bath to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Macclesfield train from?

Bath to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bath to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Bath to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bath to Macclesfield train arrive?

Bath to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.

Can I drive from Bath to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Macclesfield is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Bath to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Bath to Macclesfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 49m
£85–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Stoke-on-Trentbus
6h 47m
£21–41
Drive 152.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Macclesfieldcar 152.1 mi
2h 59m
£37–54
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 28m
£104–218
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
5h 51m
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 47m
£56–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 28m
£116–332
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 36m
£69–200

Bath to Macclesfield by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Macclesfield via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 6h 47m.

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