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How to get fromMacclesfield to Coniston Waterby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Macclesfield to Coniston Water by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Windermere to Coniston Watertaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    £59–103

  2. Drive  110.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Conistoncar car 110.2 mi
    1h 58m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The Crownbus bus X7
    5h 31m

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  • Distance: 112.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Coniston Water, England?

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Coniston Water. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Coniston Water. Alternatively, you can drive from Macclesfield to Coniston in around 1h 58m.

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