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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MacclesfieldtrainBournemouth - Stockport / ...
    3h 31m
    £56–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    5h 51m
    £18–52

  3. Drive 165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Macclesfieldcar165.8 mi
    3h 2m
    £41–59

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCWL - MAN
    6h 30m
    £70–195

  5. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus38
    4h 27m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    6h
    £79–197

Cardiff to Macclesfield by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Macclesfield via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Macclesfield via Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 51m.

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