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How to get fromMacclesfield to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Greater Manchester by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 143 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to St Mary'sbus bus 42A / ...
    44 min
    £8–13

  2. Drive  17 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Greater Manchestercar car 17 mi
    28 min
    £5–7

  3. Train, line 42 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Stockporttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Platt Lanebus bus 42
    1h 17m
    £6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 17 mi
    28 min
    £75–95

Macclesfield to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar428Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.7 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Greater Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Greater Manchester. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Charlotte Street, then take the bus to St Mary's. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Platt Lane via Stockport and Stockport Interchange in around 1h 17m.

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