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How to get fromAccrington to Formbyby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, line 47 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Alderson Crescentbus bus 47 / ...
    2h 16m
    £14–23

  2. Drive 42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Formbycar car 42 mi
    58 min
    £11–15

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 29m
    £21–44

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Formbytaxi taxi 42 mi
    58 min
    £85–110

  5. Train, bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    2h 48m
    £14–23

  6. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus bus X2
    2h 48m

Accrington to Formby by train and bus

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Accrington, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Formby via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alderson Crescent via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Wellington Street in around 2h 48m.

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