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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Formby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Formby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.34 (€-5.18). The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Manchester to Formby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Formby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:09 PM1h21Manchester11:30 PMFormby$441One-way1 transfer
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- 10:09 PM1h21Manchester11:30 PMFormby$441One-way1 transfer
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- 10:09 PM1h21Manchester11:30 PMFormby$441One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:53 PM1h37Manchester9:30 PMFormby$441One-way1 transfer
- 8:23 PM1h37Manchester10:00 PMFormby$441One-way1 transfer
- 8:53 PM1h37Manchester10:30 PMFormby$441One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Formby
Travel to Formby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Formby.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Formby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Formby station (FBY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Formby by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Formby by train.
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