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How to get fromAshton-under-Lyne to Formbyby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train via Liverpool Central

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
    1h 53m
    £19–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 48m
    £10–24

  3. Drive 48.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formbycar car 48.4 mi
    58 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formbytaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    58 min
    £100–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Southporttrain train Stalybridge - Southport
    1h 57m
    £21–40

  6. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 19m
    £21–44

Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby by train and foot

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cavendish Street to School Lane via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 48m.

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