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How to get fromMacclesfield to Blackburn with Darwenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Blackburn with Darwen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 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 Bull Hill Cottagesbus bus 1
    1h 27m

  2. Drive 38 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Blackburn with Darwencar car 38 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 37 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bull Hill Cottagesbus bus 1
    2h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Blackburn with Darwentaxi taxi 38 mi
    51 min
    £80–100

  5. Train

    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 Darwentrain train
    1h 40m
    £13–28

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  • Distance: 36.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Bull Hill Cottages via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, and Bolton Interchange in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Darwen via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 1h 40m.

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