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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Chester is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Chester is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Bars via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Chester?

The distance between Macclesfield and Chester is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Macclesfield to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Chester bus from?

Macclesfield to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Chester train from?

Macclesfield to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Chester?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h.

Where does the Macclesfield to Chester bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Chester train arrive?

Macclesfield to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kidsgrove station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Chester is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Macclesfield to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 965+ hotels available in Chester.

Macclesfield to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Kidsgrove
2. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chester
1h 28m
£16–37
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stockport to ChesterManchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
2h 11m
£9–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station38
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bars84
3h
Drive 36.9 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Chester36.9 mi
51 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Chester36.9 mi
51 min
£90–120

Macclesfield to Chester by train

119Weekly Trains

1h 28mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bars via Bus Station in around 3h.

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