What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield District General Hospital and Handforth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from General Hospital and arriving at Paddock North. Services depart twice daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield District General Hospital and Handforth?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Handforth via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth?

The line 130 bus from General Hospital to Paddock North takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth bus from?

Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from General Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth train from?

Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.

Where can I stay near Handforth?

There are 3526+ hotels available in Handforth.

Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth

Q: How far is it from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth?

The distance between Macclesfield District General Hospital and Handforth is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth without a car is to line 130 bus which takes 45 min and costs £6.

Q: Train or bus from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth?

The best way to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth is to line 130 bus which takes 45 min and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £23 and takes 1h 3m.

There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 130 bus
best
1. Take the bus from General Hospital to Paddock North130
45 min
£6
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth9.3 mi
15 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to StockportBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to HandforthManchester Piccadilly - Crewe / ...
1h 3m
£6–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth9.3 mi
15 min
£22–27

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Macclesfield District General Hospital, England and Handforth, England?

High Peak operates a bus from General Hospital to Paddock North twice daily. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macclesfield District General Hospital to Handforth via Macclesfield and Stockport in around 1h 3m.

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