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How to get fromEdinburgh to Macclesfieldby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillytrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 45m
    £45–84

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowbusUk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    6h 33m
    £22–74

  3. Drive 228.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Macclesfieldcar228.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £56–81

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    5h 18m
    £64–170

  5. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CrewetrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus38
    5h 1m

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 53m
    £74–218

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
    4h 58m
    £74–190

  8. 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)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
    5h 41m
    £81–255

  9. 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)planeABZ - MAN
    6h 5m
    £84–277

Edinburgh to Macclesfield by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £40–70 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 33m.

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