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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Scotland is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £19 - £55 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Scotland?

The distance between Macclesfield and Scotland is 241 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £26 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Macclesfield to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Macclesfield to Scotland?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Scotland is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £26 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £240 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Scotland is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Macclesfield to Scotland.

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Macclesfield to Scotland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield to Scotland 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 Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 12m
£26–142
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
5h 16m
£19–54
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Glasgow230.3 mi
3h 50m
£57–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3h 40m
£76–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
6h 34m
£32–64
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 13m
£61–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3h 54m
£50–170
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4h 4m
£93–240

Macclesfield to Scotland by train

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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