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How to get fromBury to Formbyby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Bury to Victoriatram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 16m
    £19–38

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 57m
    £9–14

  3. Line 471 bus, train, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bury East Lancs Railway to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    2h 51m
    £12–22

  4. Drive  37.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bury to Formbycar car 37.7 mi
    1h 6m
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bury to Formbytaxi taxi 37.7 mi
    1h 6m
    £160–200

  6. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bury East Lancs Railway to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 18m
    £15–28

Bury to Formby by tram, train, and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Bury Bridge to Alderson Crescent via Bolton Interchange, Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 3h 57m.

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