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How to get fromMacclesfield to Formbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    2h 26m
    £22–46

  2. Line 130 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Queen Street to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    4h 7m
    £10–19

  3. Drive  50.5 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Formbycar car 50.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £13–18

  4. Train via Stockport

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    2h 30m
    £22–48

  5. Line 130 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 24m
    £22–43

Macclesfield to Formby by train and foot

Calendar364Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Formby via Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Queen Street to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 7m.

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