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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Manchester by train, rideshare, taxi or car

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Train  •  23 min

  1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

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Rideshare  •  43 min

  1. Take the rideshare from Bollington to Manchester 18.4 miles

2 alternative options

Taxi  •  33 min

  1. Take a taxi from Macclesfield to Manchester 20.3 miles

Drive  •  33 min

  1. Drive from Macclesfield to Manchester 20.3 miles

Macclesfield to Manchester by train

420 Weekly Trains
23 min Average Duration
£5 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 43 min.

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The quickest way to get from Macclesfield to Manchester is to train which costs £5 - £55 and takes 23 min.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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The distance between Macclesfield and Manchester is 16 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.

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The best way to get from Macclesfield to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £5 - £55.

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The train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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Macclesfield to Manchester train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Macclesfield station.

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Macclesfield to Manchester train services, operated by CrossCountry, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Manchester is 20 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Macclesfield to Manchester.

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  • Distance: 16 miles
  • Duration: 23 min

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

CrossCountry operates a train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £17 - £30 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route.

Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
Ave. Duration
22 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£6 - £55
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£6 - £10
Anytime Single 1st Class
£35 - £55
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
Ave. Duration
33 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£5 - £7
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£5 - £7
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bollington to Manchester
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£1
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blablacar.co.uk
Taxi from Macclesfield to Manchester
Ave. Duration
33 min
Estimated price
£50 - £60
Macclesfield Radio Cars
Phone
+44 1625 421 111
INTIME Macclesfield Taxis
Phone
+44 1625 610 000
Website
intimetaxis.co.uk
Cab Co
Phone
+44 1625 618 666
Website
cabcotaxis.com

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Macclesfield and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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