What is the cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Formby is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Formby is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Formby. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Formby. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Formby via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Formby?

The distance between Rochdale and Formby is 54 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rochdale to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £10 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Rochdale to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Formby bus from?

Rochdale to Formby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Formby train from?

Rochdale to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Rochdale to Formby?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Formby is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £10 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Rochdale to Formby bus arrive?

Rochdale to Formby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rochdale to Formby train arrive?

Rochdale to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Formby is 47 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Rochdale to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochdale to Formby?

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Rochdale to Formby - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
2h 4m
£11–41
Line 471 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
3h 10m
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Formbycar 47.1 mi
58 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Formbytaxi 47.1 mi
58 min
£95–120
Line 471 bus, train, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
3. Take the bus from Southport Station to Formby Stationbus 44
3h 38m
Line 17 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus X2
4h 43m

Rochdale to Formby by train and foot

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Distance: 53.7 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Alderson Crescent via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Wellington Street in around 4h 43m.

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