The average bus between Manchester and Formby takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Formby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Formby at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Formby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Manchester to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at School Lane station.
The distance between Manchester and Formby is 55.7 km. The road distance is 94 km.
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 46m.