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How to get fromFormby to Lake District (Land)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    4h 18m
    £88–130

  2. Drive  104.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Formby to Lake District (Land)car car 104.5 mi
    2h 23m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 34m
    £35–55

  4. Train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    5h 8m
    £44–80

Formby to Lake District (Land) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Formby to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Southport, take the train to Wigan Wallgate, walk to Wigan North Western, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Lake District (Land). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to National Trust car park via Southport Interchange, Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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