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How to get fromBelfast to Macclesfieldby plane, train, ferry, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Macclesfield by plane, train, ferry, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    2h 53m
    £41–142

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    3h 23m
    £38–127

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    11h 28m
    £86–164

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    11h 39m

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stockporttrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    11h 48m
    £55–132

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    4h 18m
    £49–159

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 43m
    £54–159

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain train
    4h 38m
    £77–197

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain train
    5h 3m
    £66–167

  10. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 24m
    £60–164

  11. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    14h 22m
    £38–63

  12. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Macclesfieldcar car
    6h 39m
    £86–313

Belfast to Macclesfield by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Macclesfield, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Macclesfield. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Macclesfield. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Macclesfield via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 11h 28m.

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