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

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Piccadillytram tram
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    1h
    £11–24

  2. Drive 29.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochdale to Macclesfieldcar car 29.7 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 17 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 47m
    £10–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Macclesfieldtaxi taxi 29.7 mi
    42 min
    £60–80

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram Pink Line
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 42m
    £11–20

Rochdale to Macclesfield by train and tram

Calendar439Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

There is no direct connection from Rochdale to Macclesfield. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Macclesfield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Macclesfield via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 47m.

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