There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain
- Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Lancastertrain
2h 5m£22–44Bus, line 40 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus X2
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queens Squarebus 40 / ...
2h 59m£8–9Drive 48 mi
- Drive from Formby to Lancastercar 48 mi
1h 11m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Formby to Lancastertaxi 48 mi
1h 11m£100–120
Formby to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Formby to Lancaster is to bus and line 40 bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Formby to Lancaster is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Queens Square via Southport Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Formby to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Lancaster via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Formby and Lancaster is 61 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Formby to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Formby to Lancaster, including transfers.
Formby to Lancaster bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.
Formby to Lancaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
The best way to get from Formby to Lancaster is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Formby, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Formby to Lancaster via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Queens Square via Southport Interchange and Bus Station in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Formby to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Southport to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Queens Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
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More Questions & Answers
Formby to Lancaster bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Formby to Lancaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Lancaster is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Formby to Lancaster.
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