There are 6 ways to get from Bridgend to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 25m£87–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 4m£43–70Drive 181.1 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Macclesfieldcar 181.1 mi
3h 17m£45–65Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 22m£59–227Train, line 38 bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
5h£56–87Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
7h£79–195
Bridgend to Macclesfield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Stockport Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Macclesfield via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Bridgend and Macclesfield is 202 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Bridgend to Macclesfield, including transfers.
Bridgend to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Macclesfield is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Macclesfield, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Macclesfield via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Macclesfield via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Stockport Interchange, and Stockport in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bridgend to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Macclesfield is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Bridgend to Macclesfield.
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