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How to get fromReading to Formbyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreettrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 28m
    £49–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgatebusX40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus423 / ...
    8h 39m
    £32–66

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2busRa1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
    7h 36m
    £44–71

  4. Drive 197.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Formbycar197.9 mi
    3h 40m
    £50–72

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    5h 22m
    £108–298

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLHR - LPL
    6h 25m
    £146–354

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
    4h 55m
    £92–212

Reading to Formby by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to School Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 36m.

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