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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Leeds to Macclesfield?

The distance between Leeds and Macclesfield is 61 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Leeds to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Leeds to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Leeds to Macclesfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Macclesfield is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Leeds to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Leeds to Macclesfield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leeds to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester PiccadillyLeeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MacclesfieldManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 35m
£15–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
2h 18m
£9–32
Drive 56.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Macclesfield56.2 mi
1h 13m
£14–20

Leeds to Macclesfield by train

222Weekly Trains

1h 35mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61.1 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–19 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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