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How to get fromEdinburgh to Formbyby train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Formby by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestontrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 5m
    £26–110

  2. Drive 203.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Formbycar203.9 mi
    4h 3m
    £51–73

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    5h 39m
    £74–182

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 47m
    £76–176

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 1m
    £54–156

Edinburgh to Formby by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Formby, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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