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 train via Crewe which costs £35 - £120 and takes 13h 4m.

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 55m and costs £40 - £150.

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 car ferry and train which takes 11h 40m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Belfast to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Macclesfield by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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 55m
£41–143
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 25m
£36–123
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
11h 40m
£44–124
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 50m
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
12h 6m
£167–493
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 28m
£56–135
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 New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 18m
£69–179
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 New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 43m
£68–154
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 53m
£54–160
Car ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
13h 4m
£38–115
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfieldcar
6h 47m
£63–132

Belfast to Macclesfield by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Macclesfield.

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Macclesfield via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 11h 40m.

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