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How to get fromFormby to Cumbriaby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Cumbria by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 508 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus bus 508
    4h 17m
    £17–68

  2. Train, line 508 bus via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508
    4h 24m
    £31–77

  3. Drive 98.4 mi

    1. Drive from Formby to Cumbriacar car 98.4 mi
    2h 2m
    £25–35

  4. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus bus 508
    4h 47m
    £24–90

Formby to Cumbria by bus and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Formby, England and Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Formby to Cumbria. However, you can take the bus to Duke Street, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Preston, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Longthwaite road end. Alternatively, you can take a train from Formby to Pooley Bridge Inn via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 24m.

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