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How to get fromSt Helens to Formby Beachby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from St Helens to Formby Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    1h 19m
    £7–26

  2. Drive 20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Formby Beachcar car 20.2 mi
    33 min
    £5–8

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    2. Take the train from Moorfields to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    1h 58m
    £6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    33 min
    £40–55

  5. Line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Waterloo Stationbus bus 53
    2h 9m
    £5–8

St Helens to Formby Beach by train and foot

Calendar343Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St Helens, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Freshfield via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Freshfield via Queen Square Bus Station, Waterloo Station, and Waterloo (Merseyside) in around 2h 9m.

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