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How to get fromManchester to Formby Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    1h 29m
    £16–34

  2. Drive  42.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Manchester to Formby Beachcar car 42.3 mi
    59 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    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 Waterloo Interchangebus bus 53
    2h 57m
    £13–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 42.3 mi
    59 min
    £180–220

  5. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    1h 44m
    £17–37

  6. Train via Manchester Oxford Road

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    1h 47m
    £16–35

Manchester to Formby Beach by train and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Freshfield via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Freshfield via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Waterloo Interchange, and Waterloo (Merseyside) in around 2h 57m.

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