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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Birkdale is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Birkdale is to train which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Formby and arriving at Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Formby to Birkdale?

The distance between Formby and Birkdale is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £7.

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

The train from Formby to Hillside takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birkdale bus from?

Formby to Birkdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Formby Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birkdale train from?

Formby to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Train or bus from Formby to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Formby to Birkdale is to train which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Formby to Birkdale bus arrive?

Formby to Birkdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Birkdale Golf Club station.

Where does the Formby to Birkdale train arrive?

Formby to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hillside station.

Can I drive from Formby to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Birkdale is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Formby to Birkdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Birkdale.

Formby to Birkdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Hillsidetrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
9 min
£3–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Royal Birkdale Golf Clubbus 47
18 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Birkdaletaxi 5.9 mi
12 min
£15–19
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Birkdalecar 5.9 mi
12 min
£2–3

Formby to Birkdale by train

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Formby, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Formby to Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Formby Gardens to Royal Birkdale Golf Club every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 18 min. Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire also services this route every 30 minutes.

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