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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Macclesfield?

The distance between Wakefield and Macclesfield is 57 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Wakefield to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Macclesfield train from?

Wakefield to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Macclesfield is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Wakefield to Macclesfield train arrive?

Wakefield to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Macclesfield is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Wakefield to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Wakefield to Macclesfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 35m
£14–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3h 23m
£10–36
Drive 50.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Macclesfieldcar 50.2 mi
1h 19m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Macclesfieldtaxi 50.2 mi
1h 19m
£100–130

Wakefield to Macclesfield by train

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Macclesfield via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 23m.

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