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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Macclesfield is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Macclesfield is to fly and train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £160.

How far is it from Belfast to Macclesfield?

The distance between Belfast and Macclesfield is 202 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Macclesfield without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Belfast to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Belfast to Macclesfield - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Macclesfield by plane, train, busferry, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
2h 56m
£33–152
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
3h 26m
£32–142
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 31m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
11h 40m
£107–180
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stockporttrain
13h 20m
£50–110
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 20m
£38–151
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 45m
£39–161
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 42m
£44–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 2m
£39–122
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
11h 43m
£87–145
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfieldcar
6h 47m
£86–132

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Macclesfield.

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Distance: 200.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Macclesfield, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Macclesfield. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Macclesfield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Macclesfield via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 11h 31m.

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