What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to South Shields is to bus and subway which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at South Shields via Stockport, Doncaster and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to South Shields?

The distance between Macclesfield and South Shields is 189 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to South Shields without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Macclesfield to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to South Shields bus from?

Macclesfield to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to South Shields train from?

Macclesfield to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stockport station.

Train, bus or fly from Macclesfield to South Shields?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to South Shields is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Macclesfield to South Shields bus arrive?

Macclesfield to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Macclesfield to South Shields train arrive?

Macclesfield to South Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to South Shields is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Macclesfield to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1897+ hotels available in South Shields.

Macclesfield to South Shields - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£59–133
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
2. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway Yel
6h 56m
£23–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
5h 49m
£31–78
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to South Shieldscar 148.8 mi
3h 8m
£37–53
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
5h 49m
£62–189
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 39m
£59–109
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
6h 28m
£85–185

Macclesfield to South Shields by train and subway

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to South Shields via Stockport, Doncaster, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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