There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
4h 43m£39–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
5h 30m£24–40Drive 102.9 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephencar 102.9 mi
2h 12m£26–38Train, bus via Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
5h 10m£42–71Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
6h 8m£57–99
Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Costa Coffee via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Kirkby Stephen via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Kirkby Stephen is 148 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Kirkby Stephen, England?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Costa Coffee via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Pennine Hotel via Manchester Piccadilly, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 6h 8m.
- 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
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffee
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffee
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffee
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Macclesfield to Kirkby Stephen.
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