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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Birmingham is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Formby to Birmingham?

The distance between Formby and Birmingham is 100 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Formby to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birmingham bus from?

Formby to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Formby to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Formby to Birmingham bus arrive?

Formby to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Birmingham train arrive?

Formby to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Birmingham is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Formby to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 51m
£33–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021 / ...
5h 4m
£13–20
Drive 104.2 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Birminghamcar 104.2 mi
1h 52m
£26–38
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Moorfields to Chestertrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
4h 32m
£45–78

Formby to Birmingham by train and foot

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Queen Square Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 4m.

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