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

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There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Formby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 32m
    £60–88
  2. Drive  103.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nottingham to Formbycar car 103.5 mi
    2h 28m
    £26–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Salthouse Quaybus bus
    5h 45m

Nottingham to Formby by train and foot

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Formby, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Mount St to School Lane via Alton Towers, Salthouse Quay, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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