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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Macclesfield is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Macclesfield via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Durham to Macclesfield?

The distance between Durham and Macclesfield is 152 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Durham to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Macclesfield train from?

Durham to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Durham to Macclesfield is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Durham to Macclesfield train arrive?

Durham to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Durham to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Macclesfield is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Durham to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1277+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 46m
£28–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
3h 48m
£13–39
Drive 130.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Macclesfieldcar 130.2 mi
2h 49m
£32–46
Train via York
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 15m
£25–85

Durham to Macclesfield by train and tram

122Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £23–95 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £11–25 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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