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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 17m
    £15–83

  2. Drive 50.5 mi

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

  3. Line 38 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 54m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Formbytaxi taxi 50.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £100–130

  5. Line 130 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westminster Street to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 171 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    4h 20m

Macclesfield to Formby by train and foot

Calendar340Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westminster Street to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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