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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stockport to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    1h 54m
    £19–39

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 12m
    £9–18

  3. Drive  46.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stockport to Formbycar car 46.5 mi
    57 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stockport to Formbytaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    57 min
    £200–250

  5. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Gatley Rail Stationbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gatley to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    3h 7m
    £21–39

Stockport to Formby by train and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Stockport to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockport Interchange to School Lane via Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 12m.

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