There are 5 ways to get from Trafford to Macclesfield by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Parkway to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Piccadillytram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
57 min£7–20Drive 20.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Trafford to Macclesfieldcar 20.8 mi
28 min£6–8Line 25 bus
- Take the bus from Lostock Circle to Stockport Interchangebus 25
1h 21mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Trafford to Macclesfieldtaxi 20.8 mi
28 min£45–60Line 248 bus, line 130 bus
- Take the bus from Park Way to Wythenshawe Interchangebus 248
- Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bridge Streetbus 130
3h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trafford to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Trafford to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Trafford to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Park Way and arriving at Bridge Street via Wythenshawe Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Trafford to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Parkway and arriving at Macclesfield via Deansgate-Castlefield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Trafford and Macclesfield is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Trafford to Macclesfield without a car is to tram and train which takes 57 min and costs £7 - £20.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Trafford to Macclesfield, including transfers.
Trafford to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Park Way station.
Trafford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Parkway station.
Trafford to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wythenshawe Interchange station.
What companies run services between Trafford, England and Macclesfield, England?
Bee Network operates a bus from Lostock Circle to Stockport Interchange every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Parkway to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Lostock Circle to Stockport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Park Way to Wythenshawe Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
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More Questions & Answers
Trafford to Macclesfield train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trafford to Macclesfield is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Trafford to Macclesfield.
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