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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 15m
    £61–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    4h 28m
    £31–72

  3. Drive 144.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Macclesfieldcar car 144.1 mi
    2h 52m
    £36–51

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    5h 39m
    £56–166

  5. Train via Middlesbrough

    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 46m
    £60–113

  6. Bus, line 130 bus

    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

Sunderland to Macclesfield by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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