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

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There are 6 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
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
    2h 25m
    £19–44

  2. Drive 50.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Formbycar50.5 mi
    1h 5m
    £13–18

  3. Line 38 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus47
    3h 27m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Formbytaxi50.5 mi
    1h 5m
    £100–130

  5. Train via Stockport

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to FormbytrainHunts Cross - Southport / ...
    2h 28m
    £20–37

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus47
    3h 39m
    £20–37

Macclesfield to Formby by train

Calendar194Weekly Trains
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest 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 and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to School Lane via Stockport, Stockport Interchange, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 39m.

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