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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

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    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 Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 27m
    £38–160

  2. Bus, line 130 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bridge Streetbus bus 130
    7h 22m

  3. Drive 165.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Macclesfieldcar car 165.8 mi
    3h 4m
    £40–58

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 26m
    £63–195

  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 13m

  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
    £65–182

Cardiff to Macclesfield by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest 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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bridge Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 7h 22m.

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