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

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There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield to Clitheroe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Bolton

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    2h 38m
    £18–39

  2. Drive 51.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Clitheroecar car 51.6 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Streetbus bus M2
    3h 26m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Clitheroetaxi taxi 51.6 mi
    1h 11m
    £100–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    2h 42m
    £20–41

  6. Line 37 bus, line 1 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Streetbus bus 22
    3h 40m

Macclesfield to Clitheroe by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Park Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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