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

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Altrincham 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 17m
    £20–41

  2. Line 247 bus, line 132 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 132
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus bus 375 / ...
    4h 50m
    £5–9

  3. Bus

    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
    £7–29

  4. Drive 37.4 mi

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

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Tram, train via Piccadilly

    1. Take the tram from Altrincham to Piccadillytram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 28m
    £21–45

Altrincham to Formby by tram, train, and foot

Calendar261Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Formby, England?

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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