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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 South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train
    2h 6m
    £27–60

  2. Drive 46.5 mi

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

  3. Line 130 bus, bus

    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 44m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alderley Edge to Formbytaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    56 min
    £95–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train Hunts Cross - Southport
    2h 23m
    £25–53

  6. Line 130 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tower Garage to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 53m

Alderley Edge to Formby by train

Calendar203Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Alderley Edge to Formby via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 6m. 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 44m.

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