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How to get fromFormby to Altrinchamby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Altrincham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the tram from Victoria to Altrinchamtram tram
    2h 21m
    £19–37

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk930 / ...
    3h 56m
    £8–15

  3. Train, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 5
    3h 4m

  4. Drive  37 mi

    1. Drive from Formby to Altrinchamcar car 37 mi
    49 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Formby to Altrinchamtaxi taxi 37 mi
    49 min
    £160–200

  6. Train, tram via Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrinchamtram tram
    2h 27m
    £20–40

Formby to Altrincham by train, foot, and tram

Calendar261Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Altrincham, England?

You can take a bus from Church Close to Altrincham Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 3h 56m.

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