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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    4h 2m
    £21–38

  2. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 20m
    £48–116

  3. Drive  144.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Macclesfieldcar car 144.1 mi
    2h 52m
    £37–53

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    4h 28m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 32m
    £45–85

  6. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4h 45m
    £22–39

Sunderland to Macclesfield by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Macclesfield via Newcastle, Doncaster, and Stockport in around 4h 20m.

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