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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 19m
    £21–43

  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 18m
    £7–29

  3. Line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Kbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Warrington Central - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 45m

  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 26m
    £22–46

Altrincham to Formby by tram, train, and foot

Calendar259Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest 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, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 18m.

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