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How to get to Cardiff from Macclesfield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Macclesfield to Cardiff is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 travel options from Macclesfield to Cardiff: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Cardiff is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £23 compared to other travel options to Cardiff:
A coach is £36 less than a train with an average ticket price of £60 from Macclesfield to Cardiff.
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Macclesfield is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 38 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 5 h 10 min.
The Macclesfield to Cardiff distance is approximately 130 miles.
The average frequency per day from Macclesfield to Cardiff is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Macclesfield and Cardiff as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Macclesfield to Cardiff:
The following travel companies offer services from Macclesfield to Cardiff:
- CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country can take you to Cardiff by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Macclesfield to Cardiff for £60.
Yes, there are direct services available from Macclesfield to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with 5 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Macclesfield to Cardiff.
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