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

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There are 5 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 Formby to Southporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    4h 27m
    £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, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    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 24m
    £35–55

  4. Train, bus, line 78 bus via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 17m
    £40–75

  5. 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 43m
    £44–80

Formby to Lake District (Land) by bus and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 Duke Street, Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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