There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Nelson Station by bus, train, car, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
2h 59m£13–21Line 130 bus, tram, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wythenshawe Interchangebus 130
- Take the tram from Wythenshawe Town Centre to Shudehilltram
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
4h 1m£12–14Train
- Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grovetrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
3h 4m£17–35Drive 51.7 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to Nelson Stationcar 51.7 mi
1h 2m£13–19
Macclesfield to Nelson Station by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Nelson Station is to line 130 bus and tram and bus which costs £12 - £14 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Nelson Station is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Chorlton Street Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Nelson via Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and Rose Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Nelson Station is 48 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Nelson Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs £12 - £22.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Macclesfield to Nelson Station, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Nelson Station bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Chorlton Street Coach Station.
Macclesfield to Nelson Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Nelson Station is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Nelson Station, England?
The Burnley Bus Company operates a bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 38m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Nelson via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, Manchester Victoria, and Rose Grove in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- 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
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Wythenshawe Town Centre to Shudehill
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Railway Station to Wythenshawe Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Macclesfield to Nelson Station bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
Macclesfield to Nelson Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Nelson Station is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Macclesfield to Nelson Station.
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