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How to get fromEccles to Formby Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Eccles to Formby Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
    1h 33m
    £18–35

  2. Drive 37.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eccles to Formby Beachcar car 37.5 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 33 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Charlotte Streetbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sandhills Interchangebus bus 2
    4. Take the train from Sandhills to Freshfieldtrain train
    3h 17m
    £16–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eccles to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    51 min
    £80–100

  5. Line 100 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Hawke Streetbus bus 7
    3h 33m
    £10–21

Eccles to Formby Beach by train and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Freshfield via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Freshfield via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Hawke Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 33m.

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