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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Macclesfield via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Macclesfield?

The distance between Liverpool and Macclesfield is 52 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Liverpool to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Macclesfield train from?

Liverpool to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £11 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £27 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Liverpool to Macclesfield train arrive?

Liverpool to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Macclesfield is 44 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Liverpool to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Liverpool to Macclesfield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Liverpool Lime Street to Stockporttrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 26m
£12–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2h 18m
£7–27
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
2h 17m
Drive 43.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Macclesfieldcar 43.4 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Macclesfieldtaxi 43.4 mi
57 min
£140–170

Liverpool to Macclesfield by train

213Weekly Trains

1h 26mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £4–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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