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How to get fromMacclesfield to Wiganby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Bolton

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    1h 39m
    £12–24

  2. Line 23 bus, line 132 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    3h 9m
    £8–12

  3. Line 38 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 19m
    £15–22

  4. Drive  35.3 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Wigancar car 35.3 mi
    47 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Wigantaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    47 min
    £150–190

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    1h 42m
    £12–25

Macclesfield to Wigan by train

Calendar185Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Wigan Wallgate via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Wallgate via Stockport, Stockport Interchange, and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 3h 9m.

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