There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Exchange QuayBlue Line
56 min£7–17Drive 19.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Old Trafford19.6 mi
26 min£5–7Line 130 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wythenshawe Interchange130
- Take the tram from Wythenshawe Town Centre to Trafford BarNavy Line
2h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Old Trafford19.6 mi
26 min£40–55
Macclesfield to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Exchange Quay via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Macclesfield and Old Trafford is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £17.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Old Trafford is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Macclesfield to Old Trafford.
There are 3423+ hotels available in Old Trafford.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Old Trafford, England?
There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Old Trafford. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Exchange Quay, then walk to Old Trafford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Old Trafford via Wythenshawe Interchange, Wythenshawe Town Centre, and Trafford Bar in around 2h 18m.
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Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Piccadilly to Exchange Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Wythenshawe Town Centre to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Wythenshawe Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
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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