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

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There are 5 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 South Parkwaytrain train Southport - Hunts Cross
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 42m
    £22–46

  2. Drive 41.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Formby to Greater Manchestercar car 41.1 mi
    55 min
    £10–15

  3. Bus

    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 30m
    £12–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Formby to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    55 min
    £90–110

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    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 - Norwich / ...
    1h 58m
    £21–43

Formby to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar321Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Formby to St Mary's via Liverpool South Parkway, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 1h 42m. 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 30m.

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