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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Macclesfield is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Macclesfield via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Brighton to Macclesfield?

The distance between Brighton and Macclesfield is 220 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Brighton to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Macclesfield train from?

Brighton to Macclesfield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Brighton to Macclesfield is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Brighton to Macclesfield train arrive?

Brighton to Macclesfield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Macclesfield is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Brighton to Macclesfield.

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

Book your Brighton to Macclesfield train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Brighton 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 Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to MacclesfieldLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 2m
£60–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
7h 26m
£24–60
Drive 220 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Macclesfield220 mi
4h 28m
£55–79
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 59m
£89–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station025
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Macclesfield
6h 4m
£48–307
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
5h 41m
£73–245
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 52m
£88–213
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 43m
£78–203

Brighton to Macclesfield by train and foot

125Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Macclesfield via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Macclesfield via South Terminal Coach Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 7h 26m.

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