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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 23m
    £64–115

  2. Drive  176.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Formbycar car 176.6 mi
    3h 53m
    £44–64

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 43m
    £76–205

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 23m
    £66–110

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 59m
    £80–153

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 52m
    £82–181

Cardiff to Formby by train and foot

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Formby via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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