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How to get fromStoke-on-Trent to Formbyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Formby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 13m
    £20–53

  2. Bus, line 300 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from bus station to Aintree Festival Zone Packagebus bus Gn2
    2. Take the bus from Aintree Interchange to Southport Interchangebus bus 300
    4h
    £10–18

  3. Drive  63.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Formbycar car 63.4 mi
    1h 10m
    £16–24

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 47m
    £28–60

Stoke-on-Trent to Formby by train and foot

Calendar285Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Formby via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from bus station to Alderson Crescent via Aintree Festival Zone Package, Aintree Interchange, and Southport Interchange in around 4h.

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