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How to get fromRawtenstall to Macclesfieldby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Macclesfield by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 31m
    £11–18

  2. Bus, line 43 bus, line 130 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Wythenshawe Interchangebus bus 43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bridge Streetbus bus 130
    3h 50m
    £8

  3. Line 483 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchangebus bus 483 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram tram
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    1h 49m
    £12–21

  4. Drive 38.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rawtenstall to Macclesfieldcar car 38.2 mi
    48 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rawtenstall to Macclesfieldtaxi taxi 38.2 mi
    48 min
    £80–100

Rawtenstall to Macclesfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar440Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Bus station to Bridge Street via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Wythenshawe Interchange in around 3h 50m.

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