A few weeks back my brother had the number of someone who was looking to run a coach from Formby with pick up at Ince Blundell and the Pioneer in Crosby. Apparently not had the numbers to run it for Roma or Brighton yet. £8 each quoted. As has been mentioned, the 54 seems a good option for the journey in, at least. 30 mins to Vauxhall Road stopping one road up from Tai Pan and downhill once you get over the canal.