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

The cheapest way to get from York to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between York and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between York and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from York to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from York to Macclesfield?

The distance between York and Macclesfield is 84 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from York to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Macclesfield bus from?

York to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from York to Macclesfield is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the York to Macclesfield bus arrive?

York to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Macclesfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Macclesfield is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from York to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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York to Macclesfield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from York to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 10m
£31–55
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3h 26m
£16–36
Drive 80.4 mi
1. Drive from York to Macclesfieldcar 80.4 mi
1h 47m
£20–29

York to Macclesfield by train

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Macclesfield via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 26m.

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