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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Formbyby train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Formby by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 43m
    £74–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    7h 11m
    £33–69

  3. Drive 218.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Formbycar car 218.3 mi
    3h 54m
    £55–79

  4. Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain train
    4h 41m
    £90–305

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    6h 15m
    £144–492

  6. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 4m
    £248–548

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

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 19m
    £123–279

Waterloo Station to Formby by subway, train, and foot

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Formby, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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