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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent rail station via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Macclesfield via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Colchester to Macclesfield?

The distance between Colchester and Macclesfield is 221 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Colchester to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Macclesfield bus from?

Colchester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Macclesfield train from?

Colchester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Colchester to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Colchester to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Colchester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way station.

Where does the Colchester to Macclesfield train arrive?

Colchester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Macclesfield is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Colchester to Macclesfield.

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

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Colchester to Macclesfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 34m
£82–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W20
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to bus stationbus W11
7h 22m
£43–74
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Macclesfieldcar 185.2 mi
4h 8m
£46–66
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
4h 36m
£103–328
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 22m
£103–161
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 52m
£58–167
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 3m
£243–436
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 53m
£64–183
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SEN - MAN
6h 34m
£72–286

Colchester to Macclesfield by train, foot, and subway

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Macclesfield via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Macclesfield via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 7h 22m.

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