The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Macclesfield station (MAC) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
19:302h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:35Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
14:101h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:00Macclesfield station (MAC)£131One-way0 changes
14:101h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:00Macclesfield station (MAC)£131One-way0 changes
19:302h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:35Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 88 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) coaches for today, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 18:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h05 | 20:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 2 April | |||||
![]() | 14:10 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 16:00 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC)
Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:10, the last at 19:30. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 14:10 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) with Megabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Macclesfield station (MAC) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Macclesfield station (MAC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
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- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
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- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.


