The average bus between Sale and Formby takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sale 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Sale and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Street and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Formby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Formby. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Formby station via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Sale to Formby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Marks and Spencer station.
Sale to Formby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at School Lane station.
The distance between Sale and Formby is 51.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to School Lane via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 14m.