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 £50 - £120 and takes 7h 38m.

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 5h 4m.

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 5h 4m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 via Preston which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 38m.

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 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 613+ hotels available in Stirling.

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

There are 8 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
5h 4m
£69–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8
7h 38m
£53–119
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 27m
£69–168
Train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 1m
£59–104
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 49m
£66–161
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
5h
£73–163
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
6h 19m
£89–194

Macclesfield to Stirling by train and foot

223Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.9 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Islamic Centre via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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