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How to get fromMarple Bridge to Formbyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Marple Bridge to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Marple 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 23m
    £24–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 34m
    £9–26

  3. Drive 51.3 mi

    1. Drive from Marple Bridge to Formbycar car 51.3 mi
    1h 8m
    £13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Marple Bridge to Formbytaxi taxi 51.3 mi
    1h 8m
    £100–130

  5. Line 384 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marple Bridge to Stockport Interchangebus bus 383 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train
    2h 47m
    £24–51

  6. Line 197 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Chester Streetbus bus 197 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
    4h
    £22–41

Marple Bridge to Formby by train

Calendar217Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Marple Bridge, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Marple to Formby via Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marple Bridge to School Lane via Stockport Interchange, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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