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

From Macclesfield to Whittington by bus and train

To get from Macclesfield to Whittington 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 The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
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
    The Highwayman
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Macclesfield to Whittington 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 The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
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
    The Highwayman
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macclesfield to Whittington

The distance between Macclesfield, North West and Whittington, North West is approximately 145.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macclesfield to Whittington 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 Whittington, North West

Whittington is located at Whittington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Dragons Head.

Bus stations close to Whittington:

  • Dragons Head
  • Village Hall
  • Main Street

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

To get from Macclesfield to Whittington 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 The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
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
    The Highwayman
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 81.

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

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Whittington 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 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Macclesfield to Whittington 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 Whittington in North West

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

    The total travel time between Macclesfield and Whittington in North West by train and bus is about 4 hr 36 min.

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

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

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