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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras IntltrainBrighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 32m
    £59–181

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus025
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
    8h 44m
    £24–53

  3. Drive 270.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Formbycar270.6 mi
    4h 41m
    £68–98

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLGW - LPL
    6h 1m
    £74–205

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus550 / ...
    9h 10m
    £38–89

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 27m
    £95–322

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 19m
    £94–217

Brighton to Formby by train and foot

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Formby via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to School Lane via South Terminal Coach Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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