What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach is to bus via Sandhills Interchange which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Formby Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Sandhills Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Formby Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Freshfield via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

The distance between Birmingham and Formby Beach is 101 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Formby Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Formby Beach bus from?

Birmingham to Formby Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Formby Beach train from?

Birmingham to Formby Beach train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandhills Interchange, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Birmingham to Formby Beach bus arrive?

Birmingham to Formby Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Birmingham to Formby Beach train arrive?

Birmingham to Formby Beach train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Formby Beach is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Birmingham to Formby Beach.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Formby Beach?

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Where can I stay near Formby Beach?

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Birmingham to Formby Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Formby Beach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain Liverpool Central - Southport
2h 34m
£33–83
Bus via Sandhills Interchange
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
3h 18m
£19–31
Drive 105.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Formby Beachcar 105.9 mi
1h 58m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 541 / ...
4h 2m
£26–48

Birmingham to Formby Beach by train and foot

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Freshfield via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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