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How to get fromSale to Formbyby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Sale to Victoriatram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 13m
    £19–37

  2. Drive  39.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sale to Formbycar car 39.5 mi
    50 min
    £10–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Moorside Court to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Kbus bus 5A / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    2h 34m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sale to Formbytaxi taxi 39.5 mi
    50 min
    £170–210

  5. Line 263 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Chester Streetbus bus 263
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 30m
    £18–36

  6. Line 263 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Charlotte Streetbus bus 263
    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 10m
    £10–17

Sale to Formby by tram, train, and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to School Lane via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 10m.

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