There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Formby by tram, train, car, or taxi
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Tram, train via Liverpool Central
best- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoria
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formby
2h 7m£10–34Drive 45.6 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Formby45.6 mi
57 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oldham to Formby45.6 mi
57 min£95–120Tram, train
- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to VictoriaPink Line
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to SouthportStalybridge - Southport / ...
3h 1m£11–28
Oldham to Formby by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Formby is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Formby is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Formby via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Oldham and Formby is 51 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Formby without a car is to tram and train via Liverpool Central which takes 2h 7m and costs £9 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Oldham to Formby, including transfers.
Oldham to Formby train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Formby train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Formby is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Oldham to Formby.
There are 2139+ hotels available in Formby.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Formby, England?
There is no direct connection from Oldham to Formby. However, you can take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, take the train to Liverpool Lime Street, walk to Liverpool Central, then take the train to Formby. Alternatively, you can drive from Oldham to Formby in around 57 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Oldham King Street to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool Central to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
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