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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train Hunts Cross - Southport
    2h 25m
    £25–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h
    £7–24

  3. Drive 37.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altrincham to Formbycar car 37.4 mi
    49 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Altrincham to Formbytaxi taxi 37.4 mi
    49 min
    £75–95

  5. Line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Kbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train Hunts Cross - Southport
    2h 34m

  6. Line 5 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Kbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Hawke Streetbus bus 7
    3h 25m

Altrincham to Formby by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Altrincham to Formby via Stockport and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h.

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