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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Macclesfield and Edinburgh is 240 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Macclesfield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Macclesfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Edinburgh is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Macclesfield to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 40m
£81–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 19m
£36–67
Drive 228.4 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Edinburghcar 228.4 mi
4h 8m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 25m
£59–181
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£84–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 11m
£65–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h
£67–196
Train, bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 46m
£79–190

Macclesfield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Princes Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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