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 £35 - £65 and takes 6h 30m.

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 48m and costs £80 - £150.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 48m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 12m.

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 9m 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 1272+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Edinburgh to Macclesfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 48m
£84–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 30m
£38–63
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Macclesfieldcar 228.7 mi
4h 9m
£56–81
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 12m
£58–180
Train via Stockport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stockporttrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 3m
£63–141
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 New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 41m
£68–162
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
5h 56m
£72–198
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 New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 21m
£84–194

Edinburgh to Macclesfield by train

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 30m.

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