What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Greater Manchester is to bus and line 43 bus which costs £6 - £23 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Platt Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Formby to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Formby and Greater Manchester is 47 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via Liverpool South Parkway which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Formby to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Greater Manchester bus from?

Formby to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Greater Manchester train from?

Formby to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Train or bus from Formby to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Formby to Greater Manchester is to train via Liverpool South Parkway which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs £6 - £23 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Formby to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Formby to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Formby to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Formby to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Greater Manchester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Formby to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Formby to Greater Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 43 bus

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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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Train via Liverpool South Parkway
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Southport - Hunts Cross
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
1h 43m
£22–45
Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Platt Lanebus 43
3h 44m
£7–23
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Greater Manchestercar 41.1 mi
55 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Greater Manchestertaxi 41.1 mi
55 min
£180–220
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
2h 49m
£20–37

Formby to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 46.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Platt Lane via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 3h 44m.

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