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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    3h 38m
    £37–63
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Yorkbus bus Uk074
    5h 49m
    £15–23
  3. Drive  99.1 mi

    1. Drive from Formby to Yorkcar car 99.1 mi
    1h 57m
    £25–36
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    4h 48m
    £36–64

Formby to York by train and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Formby, England and York, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to York via Queen Square Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 49m.

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