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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chorley to Boltontrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 6m
    £17–33

  2. Bus, line 44 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    2h 23m
    £7–11

  3. Drive  25.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chorley to Formbycar car 25.2 mi
    41 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chorley to Formbytaxi taxi 25.2 mi
    41 min
    £110–140

  5. Line 109 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2h 35m
    £7–9

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 311
    2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Sandhillstrain train Ormskirk - Hunts Cross / ...
    2h 44m

Chorley to Formby by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Chorley to Formby via Bolton and Southport in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chorley to Formby Station via Preston, Railway Station, and Rufford Road in around 2h 23m.

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