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How to get fromMacclesfield to Thornton-Cleveleysby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Macclesfield to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2h 30m
    £24–42
  2. Bus, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Bonny Street to Meadows Avebus bus 5
    4h 12m
    £18–29
  3. Drive  68.9 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Thornton-Cleveleyscar car 68.9 mi
    1h 14m
    £18–26

Macclesfield to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and bus

Calendar239Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Meadows Ave via Manchester Piccadilly, Poulton-le-Fylde, and St Chads Church in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Meadows Ave via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, National Express Coach Facility, and New Bonny Street in around 4h 12m.

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