What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and arriving at Islamic Centre via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Stirling via Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The distance between Macclesfield and Stirling is 274 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 38m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to Stirling?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Macclesfield to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Stirling bus from?

Macclesfield to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Stirling train from?

Macclesfield to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Stirling?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stirling is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 38m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Stirling bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Stirling train arrive?

Macclesfield to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Stirling is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Macclesfield to Stirling.

How do I get a train ticket from Macclesfield to Stirling?

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Macclesfield to Stirling - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 38m
£93–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
6h 45m
£36–65
Drive 247 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Stirlingcar 247 mi
4h 6m
£60–87
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 25m
£69–180
Train
1. Take the train from Heald Green to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 53m
£86–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 40m
£67–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 53m
£77–179
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain
6h 35m
£133–318

Macclesfield to Stirling by train

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Distance: 272.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Stirling via Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Islamic Centre via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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