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There are 3 ways to get from Leeds to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 35m
    £18–33
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    1h 53m
    £12–23
  3. Drive  56.3 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Macclesfieldcar car 56.3 mi
    1h 14m
    £14–21

Leeds to Macclesfield by train

Calendar192Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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