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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Perth is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Perth. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Perth via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Perth?

The distance between Macclesfield and Perth is 304 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Macclesfield to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Perth train from?

Macclesfield to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Perth?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Perth train arrive?

Macclesfield to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Perth is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Macclesfield to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Macclesfield to Perth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Macclesfield to Perth 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 51m
£88–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 29m
£33–59
Drive 270.4 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Perthcar 270.4 mi
4h 38m
£66–95
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 48m
£56–182
Train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 45m
£74–139
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain
7h 20m
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 Perthtrain
5h 29m
£82–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 37m
£59–153
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
6h 33m
£114–283
Train, bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 55m
£102–214
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
7h 19m
£120–325

Macclesfield to Perth by train and foot

221Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.7 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Perth via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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