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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent rail station via Coach Station, Coventry and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Macclesfield via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Macclesfield?

The distance between Ipswich and Macclesfield is 238 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Macclesfield without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 52m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ipswich to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Macclesfield bus from?

Ipswich to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Macclesfield is to train via London which takes 3h 52m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Ipswich to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Ipswich to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Macclesfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Macclesfield is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ipswich to Macclesfield.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ipswich to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Macclesfieldtrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 52m
£89–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coventry to Stoke-on-Trentbus
8h 38m
£43–76
Drive 190.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Macclesfieldcar 190.4 mi
3h 50m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 55m
£110–350
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 57m
£97–145
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 14m
£109–175
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 18m
£121–608
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 45m
£71–271
Train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SEN - MAN
6h 58m
£79–288

Ipswich to Macclesfield by train, foot, and subway

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Macclesfield via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Macclesfield via Coach Station, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 8h 38m.

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