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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    6h 27m
    £128–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    10h 30m
    £38–71

  3. Drive  300.3 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Formbycar car 300.3 mi
    5h
    £75–109

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    8h 26m
    £133–293

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    8h 38m
    £129–235

Plymouth to Formby by train and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Formby via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to School Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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