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

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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 30m
    £29–58

  2. Drive 48.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Formbycar car 48.1 mi
    1h
    £12–17

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 13m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Formbytaxi taxi 48.1 mi
    1h
    £100–120

  5. Line 152 bus, bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    3h 48m

Burnley to Formby by train and foot

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Alderson Crescent via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 3h 13m.

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