There are 3 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h£39–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
4h 59m£23–43Drive 119.2 mi
- Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfieldcar 119.2 mi
2h 27m£30–44
Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from High Street Stand D and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station Express Lounge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Thornaby and arriving at Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Macclesfield is 134 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield, including transfers.
Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.
The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Macclesfield, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Macclesfield.
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