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How to get fromFormby to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    1h 48m
    £18–37
  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 Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3h 53m
    £11–18
  3. Drive  41.1 mi

    1. Drive from Formby to Greater Manchestercar car 41.1 mi
    55 min
    £11–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Formby to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    55 min
    £180–220

Formby to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar463Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Formby, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Formby to St Mary's via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Horton Road via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 3h 53m.

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