There are 3 ways to get from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
3h 40m£36–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
4h 47m£24–42Drive 119.4 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Teescar 119.4 mi
2h 28m£31–44
Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at High Street Stand T via Bus Station Stand 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Thornaby via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Stockton-on-Tees is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Stockton-on-Tees, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornaby hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornaby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thornaby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Macclesfield to Stockton-on-Tees.
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