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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Macclesfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Guildford and arriving at Macclesfield. Services depart once daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Guildford to Macclesfield?

The distance between Guildford and Macclesfield is 189 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £240.

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

The train from Guildford to Macclesfield takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Macclesfield train from?

Guildford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Guildford to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.

Where does the Guildford to Macclesfield train arrive?

Guildford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Macclesfield is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Guildford to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Guildford 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 Guildford to Macclesfieldtrain Southampton Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 37m
£80–240
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 9m
£32–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk980 / ...
6h
Drive 182.4 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Macclesfieldcar 182.4 mi
3h 38m
£45–65
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
3h 52m
£59–220
Train via London
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 39m
£71–232
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 18m
£33–153
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 50m
£70–230
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 7m
£85–205

Guildford to Macclesfield by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Guildford to Macclesfield once daily. Tickets cost £80–240 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Macclesfield via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 6h.

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