There are 6 ways to get from Altrincham to Formby by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Altrincham to Victoria
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formby
2h 16m£10–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane47
3h 17m£8–15Drive 37.4 mi
- Drive from Altrincham to Formby37.4 mi
49 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Altrincham to Formby37.4 mi
49 min£75–95Tram, train via Piccadilly
- Take the tram from Altrincham to Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formby
2h 27m£10–32Line 5 bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K5
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Hawke Street7
3h 36m
Altrincham to Formby by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Formby is to bus which costs £7 - £15 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Formby is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Edge Hill Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Altrincham and arriving at Formby via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Altrincham and Formby is 52 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Formby without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 16m and costs £9 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Altrincham to Formby, including transfers.
Altrincham to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Altrincham to Formby train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Altrincham station.
Altrincham to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edge Hill Station.
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, Edge Hill Station, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Altrincham to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Altrincham to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool Central to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–20
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Hawke Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
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More Questions & Answers
Altrincham to Formby train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Formby is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Altrincham to Formby.
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