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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain train
    4h 1m
    £77–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    6h 23m
    £33–91

  3. Drive 172.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Formbycar car 172.3 mi
    3h 12m
    £43–61

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5h 23m
    £117–381

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 54m
    £61–107

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5h 32m
    £131–265

Oxford to Formby by train

Calendar183Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

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