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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 57m
    £20–39

  2. Line 41 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Bus Stationbus bus 40C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 8m
    £7–9

  3. Bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    2h 24m
    £10–18

  4. Drive  46.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Formbycar car 46.7 mi
    1h 14m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Formbytaxi taxi 46.7 mi
    1h 14m
    £200–250

Lancaster to Formby by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Formby via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Formby Station via Preston, Railway Station, and Rufford Road in around 2h 24m.

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