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How to get fromLeicester to Formbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train
    3h 40m
    £40–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    6h 22m
    £29–84

  3. Drive 119.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Formbycar car 119.7 mi
    2h 23m
    £29–42

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 49m
    £79–127

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 148
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 6
    3. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 24m
    £38–71

Leicester to Formby by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Formby via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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