There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best- Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 11m£35–71Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar 105.5 mi
2h£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4h 49m£27–67Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
3h 26m£36–73
Macclesfield to Lake District National Park by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park is to drive which takes 2h and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Lake District National Park station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Lake District National Park is 99 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Lake District National Park bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Macclesfield to Lake District National Park train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Lake District National Park, England?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Rail Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- 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
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Macclesfield to Lake District National Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Macclesfield to Lake District National Park train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Lake District National Park is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Macclesfield to Lake District National Park.
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