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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 30m
    £29–107

  2. Drive 204 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Formbycar car 204 mi
    4h 5m
    £50–72

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 21m
    £64–226

  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 16m
    £66–172

  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 1m
    £50–158

Edinburgh to Formby by train and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Formby, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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