What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Trafford Centre?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Trafford Centre is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Trafford Centre?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Trafford Centre is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Trafford Centre?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Duke Street and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Trafford Centre?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Liverpool Lime Street and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Formby to Trafford Centre?

The distance between Formby and Trafford Centre is 49 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Trafford Centre without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Trafford Centre without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 15m and costs £19 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Trafford Centre?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Formby to Trafford Centre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Trafford Centre bus from?

Formby to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Trafford Centre train from?

Formby to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Where does the Formby to Trafford Centre bus arrive?

Formby to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.

Where does the Formby to Trafford Centre train arrive?

Formby to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Trafford Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Trafford Centre is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Formby to Trafford Centre.

Where can I stay near Trafford Centre?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Trafford Centre.

Formby to Trafford Centre - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 22 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Trafford Centre by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the tram from Victoria to The Trafford Centretram
2h 15m
£20–40
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
3h 50m
£4–5
Train, line 22 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 22 / ...
2h 59m
£16–29
Drive 36 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Trafford Centrecar 36 mi
46 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Trafford Centretaxi 36 mi
46 min
£150–190

Formby to Trafford Centre by train, foot, and tram

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.3 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Trafford Centre, England?

You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Duke Street, Wigan Rail Stations, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 3h 50m.

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