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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Macclesfield is to fly and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 3h 24m.

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 54m and costs £40 - £190.

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 train and ferry which takes 11h 42m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Belfast to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Belfast to Macclesfield - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Macclesfield by plane, train, ferry, 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)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
2h 54m
£42–182
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
3h 24m
£36–132
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Macclesfield
11h 42m
£108–239
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to StockportLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
11h 51m
£54–117
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
12h 18m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3h 46m
£51–221
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
4h 21m
£42–161
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
4h 40m
£65–237
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
5h
£62–197
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 12m
£65–246
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
12h 5m
£93–378
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfield
6h 45m
£91–252

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

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11h 42mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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 train from Great Victoria Street to Macclesfield via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 11h 42m.

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