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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Horwich is to bus and line 575 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Horwich is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Horwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Albert Street via Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Horwich?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Blackrod via Southport and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Formby to Horwich?

The distance between Formby and Horwich is 41 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Horwich without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £14 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Formby to Horwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Horwich bus from?

Formby to Horwich bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Horwich train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Horwich?

The best way to get from Formby to Horwich is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Formby to Horwich bus arrive?

Formby to Horwich bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Horwich train arrive?

Formby to Horwich train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Formby to Horwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Horwich is 27 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Formby to Horwich.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Horwich by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2h 21m
£14–28
Bus, line 575 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Mottram Streetbus 575
3h 39m
£4–5
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Streetbus 125
3h 14m
£8–9
Drive 27.1 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Horwichcar 27.1 mi
45 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Horwichtaxi 27.1 mi
45 min
£120–150

Formby to Horwich by train

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Distance: 40.4 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Blackrod via Southport and Bolton in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Albert Street via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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