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 £30 - £70 and takes 7h 29m.

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 Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

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 38m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stockport station.

Train, bus or fly from Macclesfield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Macclesfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, 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?

There are 1656+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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 Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 38m
£54–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 29m
£33–67
Drive 228.4 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Edinburghcar 228.4 mi
4h 8m
£56–81
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 16m
£59–171
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£81–153
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 16m
£62–149
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 48m
£72–188
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 5m
£75–189

Macclesfield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 238.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverley once a week. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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