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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Macclesfield via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Leicester to Macclesfield?

The distance between Leicester and Macclesfield is 87 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Leicester to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Macclesfield bus from?

Leicester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Macclesfield train from?

Leicester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Leicester to Macclesfield is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Leicester to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Leicester to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Macclesfield train arrive?

Leicester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Macclesfield is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Leicester to Macclesfield.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Macclesfieldtrain
2h 10m
£34–59
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus 442 / ...
5h 35m
£15–31
Drive 71 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Macclesfieldcar 71 mi
1h 37m
£18–25
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 26m
£57–80
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Kidsgrovetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 15m
£41–67

Leicester to Macclesfield by train

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Distance: 87 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Macclesfield via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Market Place in around 5h 35m.

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