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How to get fromMacclesfield to Athertonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 582 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Morley Streetbus bus 582 / ...
    1h 25m
    £12–23

  2. Drive 28.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Athertoncar car 28.8 mi
    39 min
    £7–11

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Market Streetbus bus V2
    1h 32m
    £8–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Athertontaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    39 min
    £60–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Athertontrain train Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    1h 31m
    £10–22

Macclesfield to Atherton by train and bus

Calendar410Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Atherton via Manchester Piccadilly and Salford Crescent in around 1h 31m.

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