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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 7h 21m.

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 3m 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 5h 11m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The distance between Macclesfield and Stirling is 270 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 which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Stirling train arrive?

Macclesfield to Stirling train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, 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 3m 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 571+ hotels available in Stirling.

Macclesfield to Stirling - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Macclesfield to Stirling 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 Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
5h 11m
£37–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentreM8
7h 21m
£27–60
Drive 247 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Stirling247 mi
4h 3m
£61–88
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
5h 30m
£73–162
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to StirlingEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 42m
£47–204
Train #2
1. Take the train from Crewe to StirlingLondon Euston - Inverness
7h 22m
£65–85
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
4h 49m
£61–182
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
5h 48m
£78–172
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
5h 2m
£73–197

Macclesfield to Stirling by train and foot

187Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.9 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Islamic Centre via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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