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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 Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 26m
    £47–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus bus Uk076 / ...
    5h 1m
    £30–58

  3. Drive 165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Macclesfieldcar car 165.8 mi
    3h 4m
    £41–59

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 26m
    £70–195

  5. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    4h 14m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h
    £67–182

Cardiff to Macclesfield by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Macclesfield via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 1m.

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