There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Macclesfield to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Chester
1h 27m£13–68Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Chester36.9 mi
51 min£9–13Line 38 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
- Take the train from Crewe to ChesterCrewe - Chester / ...
1h 52mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Chester36.9 mi
51 min£90–120Train
- Take the train from Stockport to ChesterManchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
2h 10m£10–34Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station38
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange84
3h 10m
Macclesfield to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Chester is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Chester is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Chester via Stockport and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Chester is 58 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Macclesfield to Chester, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Macclesfield to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Chester via Stockport and Crewe in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station in around 3h 10m.
Train from Macclesfield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £23–35
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £90–120
Macclesfield Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1625 421 111
INTIME Macclesfield Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1625 610 000
- Website
- intimetaxis.co.uk
Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 1625 618 666
- Website
- cabcotaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Macclesfield to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
Macclesfield to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Chester is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Macclesfield to Chester.
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