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How to get fromLeicester to Macclesfieldby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Macclesfieldtrain train
    2h 10m
    £25–51

  2. Drive  71 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Macclesfieldcar car 71 mi
    1h 37m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980
    4h 25m
    £21–36

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Macclesfieldtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 26m
    £45–70

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Kidsgrovetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    4h 30m
    £26–40

Leicester to Macclesfield by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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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 Macclesfield via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 25m.

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