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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Scotland is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.

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 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Macclesfield to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Scotland bus from?

Macclesfield to Scotland bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Railway Station.

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 or bus from Macclesfield to Scotland?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Scotland is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Scotland bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Scotland bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

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 52m to drive from Macclesfield to Scotland.

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

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Macclesfield to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Macclesfield to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 11m
£67–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 25m
£29–49
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Glasgowcar 230.3 mi
3h 52m
£57–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3h 40m
£78–227
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 14m
£84–162
Line 130 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
8h 42m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 12m
£65–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3h 52m
£59–151
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 30m
£100–268
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain
4h 23m
£99–238

Macclesfield to Scotland by train

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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