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

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There are 6 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. Line 130 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tower Garage to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 56m
    £10–18

  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 31m
    £20–43

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    2h 31m
    £21–45

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 bus from Tower Garage to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 56m.

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