What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Macclesfield?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Macclesfield?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Bridge Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Macclesfield via Liverpool South Parkway and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Formby to Macclesfield?

The distance between Formby and Macclesfield is 64 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Macclesfield without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £15 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Macclesfield?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Formby to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Macclesfield bus from?

Formby to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Macclesfield train from?

Formby to Macclesfield train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Train or bus from Formby to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Formby to Macclesfield is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 130 bus, which costs and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Formby to Macclesfield bus arrive?

Formby to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Macclesfield train arrive?

Formby to Macclesfield train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Formby to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Macclesfield is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Formby to Macclesfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Formby to Macclesfield?

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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Formby to Macclesfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 130 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Southport - Hunts Cross
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 24m
£16–47
Drive 50.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Macclesfieldcar 50.8 mi
1h 6m
£13–18
Bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bridge Streetbus 130
5h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Macclesfieldtaxi 50.8 mi
1h 6m
£100–130
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
3h 14m

Formby to Macclesfield by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Macclesfield via Liverpool South Parkway and Stockport in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Bridge Street via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 5h 8m.

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