Manchester to Formby Buses

Manchester to Formby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Formby takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Formby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2

2h 42m

£8–14

Manchester to Formby bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Formby at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:40 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:40 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:40 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:40 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 2:11 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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