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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Formby 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 Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
    1h 54m
    £21–45

  2. Line 17 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    4h 23m
    £10–24

  3. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    3h 1m
    £16–31

  4. Drive 47.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Formbycar car 47.1 mi
    58 min
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Formbytaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    58 min
    £95–120

Rochdale to Formby by train and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to School Lane via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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