Macclesfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Macclesfield

With a population of 51.739, Macclesfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Macclesfield to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Macclesfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Briscola (88 Palmerston Avenue) and Chestergate Bistro (66 Chestergate) are great picks.

When to visit Macclesfield

Macclesfield in February
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macclesfield in February
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Macclesfield

Plane

When flying to Macclesfield, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Macclesfield include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Macclesfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Macclesfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Macclesfield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Macclesfield is the busiest station in Macclesfield. Another popular train station is Macclesfield Prestbury, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Macclesfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 238 km from Macclesfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macclesfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Macclesfield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Plane

When flying to Macclesfield, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Macclesfield include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Macclesfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Macclesfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Macclesfield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Macclesfield is the busiest station in Macclesfield. Another popular train station is Macclesfield Prestbury, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Macclesfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 238 km from Macclesfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macclesfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Macclesfield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Macclesfield

Airlines serving Macclesfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Macclesfield

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £97 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Macclesfield

Most booked hotels in Macclesfield

The Tytherington
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Stanley Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The Stanneylands
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£82+

Hiring a car in Macclesfield

Hiring a car in Macclesfield costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Macclesfield.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Macclesfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Macclesfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Macclesfield costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Macclesfield.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Macclesfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Macclesfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.