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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 PM2h37Manchester8:57 PMSchool Lane$401One-way2 transfers
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6:20 PM2h37Manchester8:57 PMSchool Lane$401One-way2 transfers
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6:20 PM2h37Manchester8:57 PMSchool Lane$401One-way2 transfers
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3:20 PM2h51Manchester6:11 PMSchool Lane$401One-way2 transfers
2:05 PM3h05Manchester5:10 PMSchool Lane$401One-way2 transfers
7:35 PM3h22Manchester10:57 PMSchool Lane$401One-way2 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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 Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Mersey Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Formby by train.
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