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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Formby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 46m
    £35–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 541 / ...
    7h 3m
    £28–53

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 158
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 6
    3. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 29m
    £37–62

  4. Drive  119.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Formbycar car 119.7 mi
    2h 23m
    £30–43

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 58m
    £69–106

Leicester to Formby by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Formby via Nuneaton, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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