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How to get fromPreston bus Station to Formbyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    1h 29m
    £7–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Alderson Crescentbus bus 47
    1h 32m
    £4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    1h 51m
    £13–29

  4. Drive  25 mi

    1. Drive from Preston bus Station to Formbycar car 25 mi
    46 min
    £7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston bus Station to Formbytaxi taxi 25 mi
    46 min
    £110–140

Preston bus Station to Formby by bus, foot, and train

Calendar318Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Preston bus Station, England and Formby, England?

You can take a vehicle from Preston bus Station to Formby via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alderson Crescent via Duke Street in around 1h 32m.

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