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

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There are 6 ways to get from Basingstoke to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 59m
    £97–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Knebworth Park Estatebus bus K05
    2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus K09
    9h 1m
    £54–133

  3. Drive 215.1 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Formbycar car 215.1 mi
    3h 53m
    £54–78

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4h 32m
    £98–215

  5. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    6h 29m
    £105–175

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    5h 31m
    £82–261

Basingstoke to Formby by train and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Formby via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to School Lane via Knebworth Park Estate, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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