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

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    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 18m

  2. Drive 50.5 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 54m

  4. Taxi

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

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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 18m. 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 54m.

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