There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Altrincham by train, tram, 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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Central
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Take the tram from Victoria to Altrincham
2h 11m£12–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station47
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The StationUk072
3h 33m£6–25Train, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Formby to Liverpool CentralSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchange5
3h 15mDrive 37 mi
- Drive from Formby to Altrincham37 mi
48 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Formby to Altrincham37 mi
48 min£75–95Train, tram via Piccadilly
- Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Central
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrincham
2h 21m£11–31
Formby to Altrincham by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Formby to Altrincham is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Formby to Altrincham is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Formby to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Altrincham via Liverpool Lime Street and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Formby and Altrincham is 52 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.
The best way to get from Formby to Altrincham without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 11m and costs £11 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Formby to Altrincham, including transfers.
Formby to Altrincham bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Church Close station.
Formby to Altrincham train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Altrincham bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
What companies run services between Formby, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a bus from Church Close to Altrincham Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Formby to Liverpool Central
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
_-_DSCF1117.JPG "Train interior")
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Victoria to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Piccadilly to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–20
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Formby to Altrincham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Altrincham is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Formby to Altrincham.
Book your Formby to Altrincham train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3536+ hotels available in Altrincham.