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How to get fromGlasgow to Formbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2 / ...
    3h 58m
    £67–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 38m
    £23–93

  3. Drive  206.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Formbycar car 206.3 mi
    3h 50m
    £51–74

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    5h 19m
    £64–181

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 57m
    £39–97

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 43m
    £73–186

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    6h 22m
    £71–196

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5h 32m
    £66–185

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    6h 21m
    £74–200

Glasgow to Formby by train, bus, and foot

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Formby, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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