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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Bathgate is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Bathgate is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Bathgate via Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Bathgate?

The distance between Macclesfield and Bathgate is 256 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Macclesfield to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Bathgate train from?

Macclesfield to Bathgate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Macclesfield to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Bathgate is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bank Street, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Bathgate train arrive?

Macclesfield to Bathgate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Bathgate is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Macclesfield to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

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Macclesfield to Bathgate - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£40–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Livingston Bus Terminal Stance Dmegabus 902
9h 5m
£30–63
Bus via Bank Street
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
7h 52m
£43–73
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Bathgate226.7 mi
3h 51m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 12m
£79–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 27m
£70–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgate
5h 11m
£63–228
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 11m
£90–225

Macclesfield to Bathgate by train

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Bathgate, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–170 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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