How to get from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield in North West, take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Charlotte Street (Stop Ck) station. Next, take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Macclesfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Macclesfield
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Macclesfield
    Walk to
    Macclesfield
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 250 and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield in North West, take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Charlotte Street (Stop Ck) station. Next, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Macclesfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Macclesfield
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Macclesfield
    Walk to
    Macclesfield
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield

The distance between The Trafford Centre, North West and Macclesfield, North West is approximately 25.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield 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 The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Park Lane.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • Old Park Lane
  • The Trafford Centre
  • Ellesmere Circle

Public transport stations close to Macclesfield, North West

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 250 and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield in North West, take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Charlotte Street (Stop Ck) station. Next, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Macclesfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Macclesfield
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Macclesfield
    Walk to
    Macclesfield
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Trafford Centre and Macclesfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield?

    The 250 bus line goes from The Trafford Centre station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Piccadilly Gardens station near Macclesfield in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Trafford Centre to Macclesfield by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park and Macclesfield in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Trafford Centre to get to Macclesfield?

    Get on the 250 bus from the The Trafford Centre stop near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Trafford Centre and Macclesfield?

    Get off the bus at the Piccadilly Gardens station, which is closest to Macclesfield in North West.

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