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How to get fromPreston to Formby BeachBy train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Formby Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Southport to Freshfieldtrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    1h 33m
    £14–32
  2. Drive 25.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Formby Beachcar car 25.9 mi
    50 min
    £7–10
  3. Bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Southport Stationbus bus 44
    1h 38m
    £8–18
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 25.9 mi
    50 min
    £60–75

Preston to Formby Beach by train

Calendar202Weekly Trains
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Freshfield via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Freshfield via Rufford Road, Southport Station, and Southport in around 1h 38m.

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