There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car
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Cheltenham to Macclesfield by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Macclesfield. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Macclesfield is 110 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £70.
The train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfield takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Cheltenham to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Macclesfield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Cheltenham to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Macclesfield is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cheltenham to Macclesfield.
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