There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to University of Manchester by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
44 min£4–14Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bollington to Manchester17.3 mi
1h 5m£1Line 130 bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wythenshawe Interchange130
- Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to University Shopping Centre43
2h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Macclesfield to University of Manchester18 mi
30 min£40–50Drive 18 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to University of Manchester18 mi
30 min£5–7
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to University of Manchester is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to University of Manchester is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to University of Manchester. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at University Shopping Centre via Wythenshawe Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Macclesfield and University of Manchester is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to University of Manchester without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £4 - £14.
The train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Macclesfield to University of Manchester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Railway Station.
Macclesfield to University of Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to University of Manchester is to train which takes 44 min and costs £4 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 130 bus and line 43 bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and University of Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £13–14 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to University of Manchester via Wythenshawe Interchange and University Shopping Centre in around 2h 18m.
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Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Wythenshawe Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to University Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bollington to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Macclesfield Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1625 421 111
INTIME Macclesfield Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1625 610 000
- Website
- intimetaxis.co.uk
Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 1625 618 666
- Website
- cabcotaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Macclesfield to University of Manchester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Wythenshawe Interchange station.
Macclesfield to University of Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to University of Manchester is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Macclesfield to University of Manchester.
There are 3432+ hotels available in University of Manchester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Macclesfield and University of Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















