What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Old Swan?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Old Swan is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Old Swan?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Old Swan is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Old Swan?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Old Swan. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at East Prescot Road via Bootle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Formby to Old Swan?

The distance between Formby and Old Swan is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Old Swan without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Old Swan without a car is to train and bus which takes 49 min and costs £5 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Old Swan?

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Formby to Old Swan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Old Swan bus from?

Formby to Old Swan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Close station.

Where does the Formby to Old Swan bus arrive?

Formby to Old Swan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bootle Strand Interchange station.

Can I drive from Formby to Old Swan?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Old Swan is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Formby to Old Swan.

Where can I stay near Old Swan?

There are 2681+ hotels available in Old Swan.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Bootle New Strandtrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to East Prescot Roadbus 81A / ...
49 min
£6–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Bootle Strand Interchangebus X2
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to East Prescot Roadbus 81A / ...
1h 11m
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Old Swantaxi 14 mi
24 min
£45–60
Drive 14 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Old Swancar 14 mi
24 min
£4–5

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Distance: 13.3 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Formby, England and Old Swan, Liverpool, England?

You can take a bus from Church Close to East Prescot Road via Bootle Strand Interchange and Bootle Bus Station in around 1h 11m.

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