What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Macclesfield?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Macclesfield is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Macclesfield?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Foregate Street Stop DD and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Macclesfield via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Chester to Macclesfield?

The distance between Chester and Macclesfield is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Macclesfield without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Macclesfield?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Chester to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Macclesfield bus from?

Chester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Foregate Street Stop DD station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Macclesfield train from?

Chester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Chester to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 38 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Chester to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Chester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Macclesfield train arrive?

Chester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Chester to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Macclesfield is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Chester to Macclesfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Macclesfield?

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Chester to Macclesfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 38 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 41m
£17–32
Bus, line 38 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Bus Stationbus 84
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
3h 14m
£5–6
Drive 37.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Macclesfieldcar 37.1 mi
53 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Macclesfieldtaxi 37.1 mi
53 min
£160–200
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Kidsgrovetrain
3. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Macclesfieldtrain
1h 48m
£13–27

Chester to Macclesfield by train

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Distance: 50.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Macclesfield, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Railway Station via Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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