What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Formby is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Formby. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Formby via Chester and Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Formby?

The distance between Cardiff and Formby is 176 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Formby without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Formby?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cardiff to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Formby train from?

Cardiff to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Cardiff to Formby train arrive?

Cardiff to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Formby is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2243+ hotels available in Formby.

Cardiff to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Formby by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 23m
£66–112
Drive 176.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Formbycar 176.6 mi
3h 53m
£44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 44m
£76–176
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 23m
£64–116
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 59m
£81–154

Cardiff to Formby by train

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Distance: 175.2 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Formby, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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