What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield is to bus and line 130 bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Macclesfield via Newcastle, York and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

The distance between Sunderland and Macclesfield is 176 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Macclesfield without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Macclesfield bus from?

Sunderland to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Macclesfield is to train via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Sunderland to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Sunderland to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Macclesfield train arrive?

Sunderland to Macclesfield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Macclesfield is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Sunderland to Macclesfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Macclesfield?

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 48m
£61–121
Bus, line 130 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bridge Streetbus 130
6h 5m
£19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
4h 28m
£31–74
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Macclesfieldcar 144.1 mi
2h 52m
£35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
5h 39m
£62–184
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 47m
£59–111

Sunderland to Macclesfield by train

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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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