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How to get fromManchester to Formbyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train Hunts Cross - Southport
    1h 31m
    £20–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    2h 43m
    £10–22

  3. Drive 40.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Formbycar car 40.5 mi
    55 min
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Formbytaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    55 min
    £170–220

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
    1h 39m
    £17–36

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Southporttrain train Stalybridge - Southport / ...
    1h 44m
    £19–34

Manchester to Formby by train

Calendar342Weekly Trains
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Formby via Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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