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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 Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train Hunts Cross - Southport
    2h 21m
    £26–58

  2. Line 130 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Queen Street to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    4h 6m
    £9–26

  3. Drive 50.5 mi

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train
    2h 21m
    £26–57

  6. Line 130 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Neal Avenuebus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Heald Green to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 12m
    £24–46

Macclesfield to Formby by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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 21m. 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 6m.

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