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How to get fromBath to Macclesfieldby train, bus, car or plane

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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 Macclesfieldtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 48m
    £78–216

  2. Drive 152.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Macclesfieldcar car 152.1 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, line 130 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bridge Streetbus bus 130
    8h 14m

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 30m
    £62–221

  5. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    5h 33m

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 33m
    £112–301

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 39m
    £120–404

Bath to Macclesfield by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest 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 £70–200 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bridge Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 14m.

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