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 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 Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

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 14m and costs £15 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Formby to Macclesfield, including transfers.

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 14m and costs £15 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £65 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Formby to Macclesfield train arrive?

Formby to Macclesfield train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central 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?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

Formby to Macclesfield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, car, and taxi

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 Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 14m
£16–88
Drive 50.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Macclesfieldcar 50.8 mi
1h 6m
£13–18
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
3h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Macclesfieldtaxi 50.8 mi
1h 6m
£100–130
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 / ...
4h 3m
£15–65

Formby to Macclesfield by train and foot

361Weekly Services

2h 14mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 64 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Macclesfield via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Macclesfield via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, Stockport Interchange, and Stockport in around 4h 3m.

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