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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Bournemouth via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Formby to Bournemouth?

The distance between Formby and Bournemouth is 274 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Formby to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bournemouth bus from?

Formby to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bournemouth train from?

Formby to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train or bus from Formby to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Formby to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Formby to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Formby to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Formby to Bournemouth train arrive?

Formby to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Formby to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Bournemouth is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Formby to Bournemouth.

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

Book your Formby to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2660+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Formby to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromFormby to Bournemouth

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Formby to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 47m
£127–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 19m
£60–161
Drive 245.5 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Bournemouthcar 245.5 mi
4h 35m
£61–88
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 53m
£106–259
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
9h 41m
£108–203
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 16m
£109–284
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 44m
£96–335

Formby to Bournemouth by train

101Weekly Trains

6h 47mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Formby to Bournemouth.

Launch map view

Distance: 272.4 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Bournemouth via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Bournemouth Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 19m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.