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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Macclesfield is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £25 - £70 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Macclesfield via Haymarket and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Stirling to Macclesfield?

The distance between Stirling and Macclesfield is 274 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Stirling to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Macclesfield train from?

Stirling to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Stirling to Macclesfield is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Stirling to Macclesfield train arrive?

Stirling to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Macclesfield is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Stirling to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Stirling 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 Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 24m
£61–154
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 53m
£25–65
Drive 247 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Macclesfieldcar 247 mi
4h 5m
£61–87
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 42m
£77–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
7h 31m
£38–75
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 28m
£66–161
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 20m
£86–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
5h 31m
£72–186
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 5m
£98–248

Stirling to Macclesfield by train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Macclesfield via Haymarket and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 53m.

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