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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Congleton is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Congleton is to train which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Congleton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Congleton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Congleton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Congleton?

The distance between Macclesfield and Congleton is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £8.

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

The train from Macclesfield to Congleton takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Congleton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Congleton train from?

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

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Congleton?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Congleton is to train which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus, which costs and takes 27 min.

Where does the Macclesfield to Congleton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Macclesfield to Congleton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Congleton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Macclesfield to Congleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1333+ hotels available in Congleton.

Macclesfield to Congleton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Congleton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to CongletonManchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
6 min
£1–8
Line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station38
27 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Congleton8.5 mi
13 min
£20–25
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Congleton8.5 mi
13 min
£3–4

Macclesfield to Congleton by train

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Macclesfield to Congleton hourly. Tickets cost £1–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, D&G Bus operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 27 min.

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