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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Durham is to bus which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Durham. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Durham via Manchester Piccadilly and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Durham?

The distance between Macclesfield and Durham is 151 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Durham without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 19m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Macclesfield to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Durham?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Durham is to train via York which takes 3h 19m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Durham train arrive?

Macclesfield to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Durham is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Macclesfield to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Durham.

Macclesfield to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 19m
£24–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
4h 19m
£12–36
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Durhamcar 130.7 mi
2h 50m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 24m
£26–112

Macclesfield to Durham by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.7 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Durham via Manchester Piccadilly and York in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street once daily. Tickets cost £10–22 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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