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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Macclesfield is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bridge Street via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

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 57m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Scotland to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Macclesfield bus from?

Scotland to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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 57m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Scotland to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Scotland to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Scotland to Macclesfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Macclesfield is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 1353+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 57m
£85–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 42m
£29–49
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Macclesfieldcar 231 mi
3h 53m
£57–83
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
3h 22m
£79–218
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 59m
£70–151
Bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bridge Streetbus 130
8h
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3h 46m
£99–239
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 1m
£74–160
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 40m
£70–155

Scotland to Macclesfield by train

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Macclesfield via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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