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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent rail station via Coventry and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Macclesfield via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Macclesfield?

The distance between Cambridge and Macclesfield is 223 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cambridge to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Macclesfield bus from?

Cambridge to Macclesfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Macclesfield train from?

Cambridge to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Cambridge to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Cambridge to Macclesfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Cambridge to Macclesfield train arrive?

Cambridge to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Macclesfield is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cambridge to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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Cambridge to Macclesfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 33m
£80–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Coventrybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980
5h 6m
£24–66
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Macclesfieldcar 137.9 mi
3h 1m
£34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 37m
£101–361
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 7m
£103–151
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 17m
£91–144

Cambridge to Macclesfield by train and foot

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Distance: 221.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Macclesfield via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Macclesfield via Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 6m.

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