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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Wigan is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Wigan is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Wigan Wallgate via Manchester Piccadilly and Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Wigan?

The distance between Macclesfield and Wigan is 38 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £8 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Macclesfield to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Wigan train from?

Macclesfield to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Wigan?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Wigan is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £8 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and line 132 bus, which costs and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Wigan train arrive?

Macclesfield to Wigan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Wigan is 35 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Macclesfield to Wigan.

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

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 947+ hotels available in Wigan.

Macclesfield to Wigan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Wigan WallgateManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 36m
£9–44
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North WesternRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
2h 15m
Drive 35.3 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Wigan35.3 mi
46 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Wigan35.3 mi
46 min
£75–90
Line 23 bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Station23 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to College Avenue132
3h 24m

Macclesfield to Wigan by train

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Distance: 38.2 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Wigan Wallgate via Manchester Piccadilly and Salford Crescent in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to College Avenue via Stockport, Stockport Interchange, and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 3h 24m.

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