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How to get fromBlackburn to Macclesfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Bolton

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    1h 34m
    £15–32

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540
    2h 3m
    £11–26

  3. Drive 44.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Macclesfieldcar car 44.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Macclesfieldtaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £90–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 39m
    £17–34

  6. Line 1 bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 36 / ...
    3h 11m

Blackburn to Macclesfield by train

Calendar202Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Macclesfield via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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