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How to get fromBlackburn to Formbyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2 / ...
    2h 3m
    £12–21

  2. Line 59 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Suddell Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 59 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Alderson Crescentbus bus 47
    2h 18m
    £7–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 14m
    £19–37

  4. Drive  36.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Formbycar car 36.3 mi
    52 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Formbytaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    52 min
    £160–190

  6. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2h 28m

Blackburn to Formby by train, bus, and foot

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Formby via Bolton and Southport in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Duke Street in around 2h 18m.

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