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 6m.

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 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 17m.

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 17m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m 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 Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Formby?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Formby is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Formby train arrive?

Macclesfield to Formby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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?

There are 563+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
2h 17m
£25–55
Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Formbycar 50.5 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
3h 54m
£14–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Formbytaxi 50.5 mi
1h 6m
£100–130

Macclesfield to Formby by train and foot

335Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Macclesfield to Formby.

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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 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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