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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 71 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£40 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Macclesfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Macclesfield:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£23. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Macclesfield from Leeds by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leeds to Macclesfield is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Macclesfield are Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Sheffield and Buxton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Macclesfield on Omio.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.
Buxton is a Derbyshire spa town known for spring water, handsome historic buildings and a calm hilltop setting. The Crescent, Pavilion Gardens and Buxton Opera House give it a cultured feel beside the Peak District.
Travel to Macclesfield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Macclesfield.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Macclesfield:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Macclesfield costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Macclesfield as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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