There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 4m£17–49Bus, line 110 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GSbus 110
2h 54m£11–36Drive 50.4 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to Wakefieldcar 50.4 mi
1h 20m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Wakefieldtaxi 50.4 mi
1h 20m£100–130
Macclesfield to Wakefield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Wakefield is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Wakefield is 57 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £17 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Macclesfield to Wakefield, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £17 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 110 bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 2h 54m.
Macclesfield to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Wakefield is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Macclesfield to Wakefield.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Wakefield, England?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Queen Elizabeth GS via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 54m.
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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
- £3–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GS
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Macclesfield to Wakefield train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2052+ hotels available in Wakefield.




























