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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Formby is to bus which costs £3 - £7 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Formby is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Formby via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Chester to Formby?

The distance between Chester and Formby is 39 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Chester to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Formby bus from?

Chester to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Formby?

The best way to get from Chester to Formby is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Chester to Formby bus arrive?

Chester to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Chester to Formby train arrive?

Chester to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Chester to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Formby is 30 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Chester to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
1h 27m
£18–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Queen Squarebus 1
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
2h 42m
£4–7
Drive 30.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Formbycar 30.2 mi
54 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Formbytaxi 30.2 mi
54 min
£130–160
Train via Moorfields
1. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Moorfields to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 33m
£16–36

Chester to Formby by train

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Formby via Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to School Lane via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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