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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £26 - £85 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Macclesfield is to train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Macclesfield via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Poole to Macclesfield?

The distance between Poole and Macclesfield is 244 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Poole to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Poole to Macclesfield is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Poole to Macclesfield train arrive?

Poole to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.

Can I drive from Poole to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Macclesfield is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Poole to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Poole to Macclesfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to MacclesfieldBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 27m
£48–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
7h 49m
£27–82
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Macclesfield207.3 mi
4h 11m
£52–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3h 39m
£78–192
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
5h 18m
£78–271

Poole to Macclesfield by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield hourly. Tickets cost £45–190 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Macclesfield via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 7h 49m.

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