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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Stirling via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The distance between Macclesfield and Stirling is 271 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Macclesfield to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Stirling train from?

Macclesfield to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to train via Preston which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Stirling train arrive?

Macclesfield to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Stirling is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Macclesfield to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 603+ hotels available in Stirling.

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

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

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Train via Preston
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 Stirlingtrain
4h 58m
£64–178
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
6h 42m
£33–61
Drive 247 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Stirlingcar 247 mi
4h 6m
£61–88
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 23m
£69–169
Train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 1m
£54–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
8h 20m
£51–121
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 41m
£77–176
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 Stirlingtrain
4h 44m
£63–154
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 57m
£72–161
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 59m
£86–188

Macclesfield to Stirling by train and foot

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4h 58mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Stirling via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Islamic Centre via Manchester Piccadilly, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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