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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Macclesfieldtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 31m
    £102–164
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980
    7h 50m
    £41–73
  3. Drive  207 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Macclesfieldcar car 207 mi
    4h 16m
    £52–74
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 29m
    £107–368

Poole to Macclesfield by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Macclesfield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Macclesfield every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Macclesfield via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 7h 50m.

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