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

The cheapest way to get from Eccles to Formby Beach is to line 100 bus and line 7 bus which costs £7 - £17 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eccles to Formby Beach is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Eccles and Formby Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Eccles to Formby Beach station. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange and arriving at Bootle Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J and Broadgreen Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Eccles and Formby Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Freshfield via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Eccles to Formby Beach?

The distance between Eccles and Formby Beach is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eccles to Formby Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Eccles to Formby Beach, including transfers.

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

Eccles to Formby Beach bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Eccles Interchange station.

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

Eccles to Formby Beach train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Eccles (Manchester) station.

Train or bus from Eccles to Formby Beach?

The best way to get from Eccles to Formby Beach is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 7 bus, which costs £7 - £17 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Eccles to Formby Beach bus arrive?

Eccles to Formby Beach bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

Where does the Eccles to Formby Beach train arrive?

Eccles to Formby Beach train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Eccles to Formby Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Eccles to Formby Beach is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Eccles to Formby Beach.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby Beach?

There are 2253+ hotels available in Formby Beach.

Eccles to Formby Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 100 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 51m
£18–34
Line 100 bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Broadgreen Hospitalbus 7
3h 59m
£8–17
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from Eccles to Formby Beachcar 37.5 mi
51 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eccles to Formby Beachtaxi 37.5 mi
51 min
£160–200

Eccles to Formby Beach by train and foot

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Freshfield via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Freshfield via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Broadgreen Hospital, Bootle Bus Station, and Bootle New Strand in around 3h 59m.

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