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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Formby by train, bus, 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 South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 17m
    £75–139

  2. Drive 176.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Formbycar car 176.6 mi
    3h 53m
    £43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    8h 2m
    £47–123

  4. Train, 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 21m
    £73–179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 30m
    £75–134

  6. 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 South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 51m
    £95–173

Cardiff to Formby by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Formby via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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