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How to get fromManchester to Formby Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Formby Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Freshfieldtrain train Hunts Cross - Southport
    1h 33m
    £20–44

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Formby Beachcar car 42.1 mi
    1h
    £11–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2h 51m
    £15–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    1h
    £85–110

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
    1h 41m
    £18–37

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Southporttrain train Stalybridge - Southport / ...
    1h 42m
    £18–33

Manchester to Formby Beach by train

Calendar342Weekly Trains
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Freshfield via Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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