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How to get fromMacclesfield to Chesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Kidsgrovetrain train
    2. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    1h 36m
    £14–31

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Barsbus bus 84
    2h 58m
    £5–7

  3. Line 38 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
    1h 51m
    £10–17

  4. Drive 36.9 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Chestercar car 36.9 mi
    52 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Chestertaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    52 min
    £90–120

Macclesfield to Chester by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bars via Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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