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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Altrincham is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Altrincham is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Altrincham?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Great Queen Street and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Bank Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Altrincham?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Altrincham via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Altrincham?

The distance between Macclesfield and Altrincham is 26 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Altrincham without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h and costs £8 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Macclesfield to Altrincham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Altrincham bus from?

Macclesfield to Altrincham bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Great Queen Street station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Altrincham train from?

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

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Altrincham?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Altrincham is to bus and line 88 bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Altrincham bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Altrincham bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bank Square station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Altrincham train arrive?

Macclesfield to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Altrincham?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Altrincham is 16 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Macclesfield to Altrincham.

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

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Macclesfield to Altrincham - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield to Altrincham by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrinchamtram Purple Line
1h
£9–16
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Altrinchamcar 16 mi
27 min
£4–6
Bus, line 88 bus
1. Take the bus from Great Queen Street to Bank Squarebus 130
2. Take the bus from Bank Square to Altrincham Interchangebus 88
1h 45m
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Altrinchamtaxi 16 mi
27 min
£70–90
Train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Stockporttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Altrinchamtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
1h 8m
£6–14
Line 391 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from King Edward Street to Stockport Interchangebus 391
2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Altrincham Interchangebus 11 / ...
3h 11m

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Distance: 25.9 mi
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What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Altrincham, England?

You can take a bus from Great Queen Street to Altrincham Interchange via Bank Square in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Altrincham via Stockport in around 1h 8m.

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