What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Macclesfield?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Macclesfield?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Macclesfield via Newcastle, Doncaster and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from South Shields to Macclesfield?

The distance between South Shields and Macclesfield is 189 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Macclesfield without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Macclesfield without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Macclesfield?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from South Shields to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Macclesfield bus from?

South Shields to Macclesfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Macclesfield train from?

South Shields to Macclesfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from South Shields to Macclesfield is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the South Shields to Macclesfield bus arrive?

South Shields to Macclesfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Macclesfield train arrive?

South Shields to Macclesfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Macclesfield is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from South Shields to Macclesfield.

Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

South Shields to Macclesfield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from South Shields to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 25m
£48–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
6h 19m
£22–39
Drive 148.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Macclesfieldcar 148.2 mi
3h 7m
£37–53
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
5h 31m
£80–188
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 37m
£50–95
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
7h 2m
£27–46
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 7m
£96–234

Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Macclesfield via Central Station, Newcastle, Doncaster, and Stockport in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Macclesfield via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 19m.

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