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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £21 - £80 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Macclesfield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Macclesfield is 240 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £80 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Macclesfield train arrive?

Edinburgh to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Macclesfield is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Edinburgh to Macclesfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 45m
£47–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
7h 22m
£22–75
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Macclesfieldcar 228.7 mi
4h 8m
£57–82
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 18m
£64–180
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
4h 48m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 17m
£66–248
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h
£46–130
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 52m
£49–185
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 19m
£83–277

Edinburgh to Macclesfield by train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Macclesfield via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 22m.

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