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How to get fromPoole to Macclesfieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Macclesfieldtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 31m
    £102–164
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980 / ...
    7h 34m
    £39–61
  3. Drive  207 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Macclesfieldcar car 207 mi
    4h 16m
    £52–75
  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 40m
    £75–289
  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    8h 38m
    £102–247

Poole to Macclesfield by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Macclesfield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Macclesfield via London Heathrow Airport, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 7h 34m.

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