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How to get fromMacclesfield to Blackburnby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    1h 42m
    £16–34

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 540
    2h 44m
    £11–25

  3. Drive 44.2 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Blackburncar car 44.2 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Blackburntaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    1h 3m
    £90–110

  5. Train via Bolton

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    1h 47m
    £15–31

  6. Tram, line 481 bus

    1. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram tram Yellow Line
    2. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 481
    3h 5m

Macclesfield to Blackburn by train, foot, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 42m.

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