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How to get fromFormby to Cumbriaby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, line 508 bus via Wigan North Western

    best
    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 23m
    £29–129

  2. Drive 98.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Formby to Cumbriacar car 98.4 mi
    2h 2m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, train, line 508 bus

    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 33m
    £27–117

  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 49m
    £30–131

Formby to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest 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 train to Southport, take the train to Wigan Wallgate, walk to Wigan North Western, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Longthwaite road end via Duke Street, Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 33m.

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