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How to get fromAlderley Edge to Formbyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alderley Edge to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Alderley Edge to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 13m
    £23–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 7m
    £9–19

  3. Drive  46.5 mi

    1. Drive from Alderley Edge to Formbycar car 46.5 mi
    56 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alderley Edge to Formbytaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    56 min
    £200–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Alderley Edge to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 25m
    £21–44

Alderley Edge to Formby by train and foot

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Alderley Edge, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Alderley Edge to Formby via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alderley Edge to School Lane via Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 7m.

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