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How to get fromSunderland to Macclesfieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 48m
    £61–122

  2. Bus, line 130 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bridge Streetbus bus 130
    6h 5m
    £20–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    4h 28m
    £32–74

  4. Drive 144.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Macclesfieldcar car 144.1 mi
    2h 52m
    £35–51

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    5h 39m
    £62–185

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 47m
    £60–113

Sunderland to Macclesfield by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Macclesfield via Newcastle, York, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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