There are 3 ways to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) by train, tram, 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 Old TraffordPurple Line
44 min£7–17Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area)18.9 mi
28 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area)18.9 mi
28 min£40–55
Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area). However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Old Trafford via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Macclesfield and Old Trafford (area) is 20 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) without a car is to train and tram which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £18.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area), including transfers.
Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area).
There are 3647+ hotels available in Old Trafford (area).
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Old Trafford (area), England?
There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area). However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, then take the vehicle to Old Trafford. Alternatively, you can drive from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (area) in around 28 min.
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Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- 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 Old Trafford
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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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