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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Alston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Alston is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Alston?

The distance between Macclesfield and Alston is 141 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Alston without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Macclesfield to Alston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Alston is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Macclesfield to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 414+ hotels available in Alston.

Macclesfield to Alston - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Alston by train, car, or bus

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 15m
£59–139
Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Alstoncar 134.8 mi
2h 24m
£33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
5h 38m
Train, bus via Stockport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus 680A
5h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Macclesfield to Alston.

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £14–70 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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