There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m£39–64Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Cumbriacar 121.1 mi
2h 8m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
5h 27m£35–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
5h 54m£50–81
Macclesfield to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Cumbria is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Cumbria is 128 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Macclesfield to Cumbria, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Macclesfield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Cumbria is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Cumbria, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Macclesfield to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Macclesfield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Cumbria is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Macclesfield to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.