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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Macclesfield via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Macclesfield?

The distance between Dumfries and Macclesfield is 172 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Macclesfield without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Dumfries to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Macclesfield train from?

Dumfries to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Macclesfield train arrive?

Dumfries to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Macclesfield is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dumfries to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Dumfries to Macclesfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 51m
£37–77
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 16m
£30–105
Drive 170 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Macclesfieldcar 170 mi
2h 54m
£41–60
Train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 18m
£60–164

Dumfries to Macclesfield by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Macclesfield via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 51m.

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