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

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

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  1. Line 59 bus, bus

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    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 8m
    £7–9

  2. 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 17m
    £17–34

  3. Drive  36.3 mi

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    2h 22m

  6. Line 59 bus, bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Suddell Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 59 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    2h 43m
    £7–9

Blackburn to Formby by bus

Calendar408Weekly Buses
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Duke Street in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackburn to Formby via Bolton and Southport in around 2h 17m.

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