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How to get fromMacclesfield to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
    2h 26m
    £26–51

  2. Drive  71.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Leicestercar car 71.5 mi
    1h 38m
    £18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Lanebus bus 158
    3h 11m
    £19–42

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
    2h 31m
    £39–67

  5. Train via Derby

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2h 47m
    £36–55

Macclesfield to Leicester by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Leicester via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton in around 2h 26m.

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