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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Formbyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool StreettrainSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 16m
    £52–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationbusA6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool OnebusUk021 / ...
    9h 49m
    £24–50

  3. Drive 250.9 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Formbycar250.9 mi
    4h 13m
    £63–91

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLCY - LPL
    7h 5m
    £253–499

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreettrainStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    8h 49m
    £47–134

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 6m
    £92–287

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)planeSTN - LPL
    7h 6m
    £89–180

Southend-on-Sea to Formby by train, foot, and subway

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Formby via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to School Lane via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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