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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Macclesfield by train, car, plane, or bus

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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 28m
    £76–115

  2. Drive  165.8 mi

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

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    5h 40m
    £49–215

  4. 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 12m
    £50–77

  5. 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 14m
    £73–179

Cardiff to Macclesfield by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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