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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Formby is to line 130 bus and bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield to Formby. However, there are services departing from Great Queen Street and arriving at School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Formby. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Formby via Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Formby?

The distance between Macclesfield and Formby is 62 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £21 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Macclesfield to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Formby bus from?

Macclesfield to Formby bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Great Queen Street station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Formby train from?

Macclesfield to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Formby?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Formby is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 130 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Formby bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Formby bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Formby train arrive?

Macclesfield to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Formby is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Macclesfield to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Macclesfield to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 130 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport
2h 24m
£22–47
Line 130 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Queen Street to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
4h 24m
£10–18
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Formbycar 50.5 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Train via Stockport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport
2h 28m
£23–48
Line 130 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 21m
£22–43

Macclesfield to Formby by train and foot

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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 24m. 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 24m.

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