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How to get fromKeswick to Formbyby bus, train or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Keswick to Formby by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 47 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Keswick to Penrith Rail StationbusX4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford RoadbusX2
    4. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Alderson Crescentbus47 / ...
    3h 37m
    £11–46
  2. Drive 95.5 mi

    1. Drive from Keswick to Formbycar95.5 mi
    2h 9m
    £24–35

Keswick to Formby by bus and train

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Keswick to Formby. However, you can take the bus to Penrith Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Preston, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Rufford Road, then take the line 47 bus to Alderson Crescent. Alternatively, you can drive from Keswick to Formby in around 2h 9m.

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