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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Stockport Interchange and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Birkenhead?

The distance between Macclesfield and Birkenhead is 49 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Macclesfield to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Birkenhead bus from?

Macclesfield to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Birkenhead is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £28 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Birkenhead is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Macclesfield to Birkenhead.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Macclesfield to Birkenhead?

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Macclesfield to Birkenhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 35m
£17–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2h 42m
£9–28
Drive 45.4 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Birkenheadcar 45.4 mi
1h 2m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Birkenheadtaxi 45.4 mi
1h 2m
£95–120
Train via Stockport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 39m
£18–38

Macclesfield to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Liverpool Lime Street via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 1h 5m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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