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

The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Formby is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockport to Formby is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Stockport and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockport to Formby. However, there are services departing from Garrick Theatre and arriving at School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Stockport and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Stockport to Formby. However, there are services departing from Stockport and arriving at Formby via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Stockport to Formby?

The distance between Stockport and Formby is 53 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stockport to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £10 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Stockport to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Formby bus from?

Stockport to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Formby train from?

Stockport to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stockport station.

Train or bus from Stockport to Formby?

The best way to get from Stockport to Formby is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £10 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Stockport to Formby bus arrive?

Stockport to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Stockport to Formby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stockport to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockport to Formby is 47 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Stockport to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2202+ hotels available in Formby.

Stockport to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Stockport to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport
1h 52m
£10–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
3h 9m
£16–30
Drive 46.5 mi
1. Drive from Stockport to Formbycar 46.5 mi
57 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stockport to Formbytaxi 46.5 mi
57 min
£95–120
Line 11 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lord Street to Gatley Rail Stationbus 11
2. Take the train from Gatley to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
3h 11m

Stockport to Formby by train and foot

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stockport to Formby.

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Distance: 52.2 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Stockport to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garrick Theatre to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 9m.

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