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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby by train, 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
    2h
    £18–37

  2. Drive  48.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formbycar car 48.4 mi
    58 min
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formbytaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    58 min
    £210–260

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Southporttrain train Stalybridge - Southport
    2h 1m
    £18–35

  5. 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 25m
    £20–39

Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby by train and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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 2h.

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