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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Dunfermline?

The distance between Macclesfield and Dunfermline is 254 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Macclesfield to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Dunfermline train from?

Macclesfield to Dunfermline train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Macclesfield to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Dunfermline is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Dunfermline train arrive?

Macclesfield to Dunfermline train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Dunfermline is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Macclesfield to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2416+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Macclesfield to Dunfermline - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 41m
£51–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
7h 42m
£26–60
Drive 245 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Dunfermline245 mi
4h 11m
£62–89
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 37m
£79–188
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
9h 19m
£29–105
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 46m
£68–227
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 34m
£90–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 1m
£70–235

Macclesfield to Dunfermline by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–180 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 7h 42m.

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