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

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There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Greater Manchester by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 111 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Maine Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    59 min
    £8–15

  2. Drive 17 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Greater Manchestercar car 17 mi
    28 min
    £5–6

  3. Train, line 150 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Levenshulmetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Levenshulme Station to Yew Tree Roadbus bus 150
    1h 4m
    £7–14

  4. Train, line 25 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Stockporttrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Birchington Roadbus bus 25
    1h 8m
    £6–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 17 mi
    28 min
    £35–50

Macclesfield to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar432Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 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 line 111 bus to Maine Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Yew Tree Road via Stockport, Levenshulme, and Levenshulme Station in around 1h 4m.

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