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

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

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  1. Train, line 44 bus

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    4h 29m
    £47–106

  2. Drive  204 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Formbycar car 204 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–73

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 42m
    £70–202

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 2m
    £74–188

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 3m
    £72–196

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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