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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Manchester is to bus which costs £6 - £15 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Manchester is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Formby to Manchester?

The distance between Formby and Manchester is 44 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £9 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Formby to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Manchester bus from?

Formby to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Manchester?

The best way to get from Formby to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £9 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £15 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Formby to Manchester bus arrive?

Formby to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Manchester train arrive?

Formby to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Manchester is 40 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Formby to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Formby to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Manchester by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool CentralSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester VictoriaLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 28m
£10–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill InterchangeUk072
3h 23m
£6–14
Drive 39.9 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Manchester39.9 mi
54 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Manchester39.9 mi
54 min
£85–110
Train via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool CentralSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford RoadLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 37m
£8–27

Formby to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 43.3 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Shudehill Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 3h 23m.

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