How to get from Formby to Stretford by bus and train?

From Formby to Stretford by bus and train

To get from Formby to Stretford in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Formby station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 263 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop A) station to Stretford Arndale (Stop G) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 263263
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Formby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop A)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 263263
    Wait for bus
    263
    Altrincham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stretford Arndale (Stop G)
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Formby to Stretford by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 15

To get from Formby to Stretford in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Formby station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 15 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop B) station to Stretford Metrolink (Stop J) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 1515
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Formby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop B)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flixton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Formby to Stretford

The distance between Formby, North West and Stretford, North West is approximately 81.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Formby to Stretford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Formby

Formby is located at Formby, North West and the nearest public transport station is Formby Station (Stop C).

Bus stations close to Formby:

  • Formby Station (Stop C)
  • Formby Station (Stop A)
  • Formby Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Stretford, North West

Stretford is located at Stretford, North West and the nearest public transport station is Stretford Public Hall (Stop E).

Bus stations close to Stretford:

  • Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)
  • Stretford Public Hall (Stop F)
  • Sydney Street (Stop N)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Formby to Stretford by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 15

To get from Formby to Stretford in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Formby station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 15 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop B) station to Stretford Metrolink (Stop J) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 1515
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Formby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop B)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flixton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Stretford?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 263.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Formby to Stretford?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct train between Formby and Stretford in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Formby to Stretford in North West?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Formby station near Formby to Liverpool Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Liverpool Central station near Stretford in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Formby to Stretford in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Formby and Stretford in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Formby to get to Stretford in North West?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Formby station near Formby in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Formby and Stretford in North West?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Central stop, which is closest to Stretford in North West.