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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Macclesfield is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £18 - £55 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Macclesfield is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Macclesfield via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Scotland to Macclesfield?

The distance between Scotland and Macclesfield is 241 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Scotland to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Macclesfield train from?

Scotland to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Scotland to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 4h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £240 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Scotland to Macclesfield train arrive?

Scotland to Macclesfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Macclesfield is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Scotland to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Scotland to Macclesfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland 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 Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyPreston - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 51m
£32–145
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
4h 43m
£19–52
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Macclesfield231 mi
3h 50m
£57–82
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
3h 31m
£79–195
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 59m
£32–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590 / ...
5h 48m
£35–62
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3h 29m
£90–239
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
4h 57m
£74–190
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
4h 41m
£68–180

Scotland to Macclesfield by train

227Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Macclesfield via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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