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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Formby is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 5m.

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 5m and costs £12 - £19.

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 Stockport and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Formby?

The distance between Macclesfield and Formby is 64 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 £14 - £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 train from?

Macclesfield to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stockport 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 £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Formby train arrive?

Macclesfield to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Formby is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Macclesfield to Formby.

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

Book your Macclesfield to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Formby.

Macclesfield to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Formby 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 Stockport to Liverpool South ParkwayCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to FormbyHunts Cross - Southport / ...
2h 24m
£15–46
Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Formby50.5 mi
1h 5m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School LaneX2
3h 18m
£16–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Formby50.5 mi
1h 5m
£100–130

Macclesfield to Formby by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Formby via Stockport and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to School Lane via Stockport, Stockport Interchange, Manchester Airport The Station, Edge Hill Station, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 18m.

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