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How to get from Macclesfield to Arkholme by bus and train?

From Macclesfield to Arkholme by bus and train

To get from Macclesfield to Arkholme in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Macclesfield station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to Swimming Pool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min.

278min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Arkholme
Leaves from Macclesfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    680 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arkholme
    Walk to
    Arkholme
    3.72 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Macclesfield to Arkholme by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 81

To get from Macclesfield to Arkholme in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Macclesfield station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to Swimming Pool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min.

278min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Arkholme
Leaves from Macclesfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    680 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arkholme
    Walk to
    Arkholme
    3.72 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macclesfield to Arkholme

The distance between Macclesfield, North West and Arkholme, North West is approximately 134.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macclesfield to Arkholme by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Macclesfield

Macclesfield is located at Macclesfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is Park Green.

Bus stations close to Macclesfield:

  • Park Green
  • Lord Street Alighting Only
  • The Towers

Public transport stations close to Arkholme, North West

Arkholme is located at Arkholme, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bay Horse.

Train stations close to Arkholme:

  • Wennington

Bus stations close to Arkholme:

  • Bay Horse
  • Village Hall
  • Methodist Church

Alternative route from Macclesfield to Arkholme by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 81

To get from Macclesfield to Arkholme in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Macclesfield station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to Swimming Pool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min.

278min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Arkholme
Leaves from Macclesfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    680 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arkholme
    Walk to
    Arkholme
    3.72 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Arkholme?

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Macclesfield to Arkholme?

    The alternative route takes 278 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Arkholme in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Macclesfield to Arkholme in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Macclesfield station near Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Arkholme in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Macclesfield to Arkholme in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Macclesfield and Arkholme in North West by train and bus is about 4 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Macclesfield to get to Arkholme in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Macclesfield station near Macclesfield in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Macclesfield and Arkholme in North West?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly stop, which is closest to Arkholme in North West.

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