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How to get fromMacclesfield to Rawtenstallby train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Rawtenstall by train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 2 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Printworksbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus bus X43
    1h 53m
    £11–18

  2. Drive 38.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Rawtenstallcar car 38.4 mi
    48 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, tram, bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram tram
    3. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Bus stationbus bus 481 / ...
    2h 10m
    £12–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Rawtenstalltaxi taxi 38.4 mi
    48 min
    £80–100

Macclesfield to Rawtenstall by train and bus

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Rawtenstall. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, take the line 2 bus to Printworks, then take the bus to Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus station via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Bury, and Bury Interchange in around 2h 10m.

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