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How to get fromHalifax to Formbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    2h 33m
    £27–52

  2. Drive  62 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Halifax to Formbycar car 62 mi
    1h 22m
    £16–22

  3. Train, bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus bus 44
    3h 15m
    £18–32

  4. Line 591 bus, line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street 23 to Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    4h 58m

Halifax to Formby by train and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street 23 to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 4h 58m.

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