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How to get fromAyr to Macclesfieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 20m
    £101–189

  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 50m
    £37–70

  3. Drive  226.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Macclesfieldcar car 226.4 mi
    4h 4m
    £56–81

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    5h 51m
    £74–192

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 40m
    £83–157

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 50m
    £53–138

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 55m
    £87–219

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain train
    5h 36m
    £79–167

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain train
    6h 56m
    £97–221

Ayr to Macclesfield by train

Calendar204Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Macclesfield via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 50m.

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