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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 14m
    £20–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 28m
    £10–24

  3. Drive  63.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Formbycar car 63.4 mi
    1h 10m
    £16–23

  4. Train, bus

    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 bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
    3h 2m
    £22–49

Stoke-on-Trent to Formby by train and foot

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage 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 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 28m.

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