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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 9m.

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 46m and costs £85 - £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 46m.

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 46m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 or fly from Edinburgh to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 4h 55m.

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?

Book your Edinburgh to Macclesfield train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1347+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Edinburgh to Macclesfield - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Macclesfield by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 46m
£86–149
Drive 228.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Macclesfieldcar 228.7 mi
4h 9m
£57–83
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 55m
£58–180
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 26m
£87–149
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 54m
£72–218
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 1m
£74–164
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 45m
£77–198

Edinburgh to Macclesfield by train

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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