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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Rainford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Rainford is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Rainford?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Formby Interchange and arriving at Lakeside Gardens via Southport Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Rainford?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Rainford via Sandhills and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Formby to Rainford?

The distance between Formby and Rainford is 20 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Rainford without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Formby to Rainford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Rainford bus from?

Formby to Rainford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Formby Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Rainford train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Rainford?

The best way to get from Formby to Rainford is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Formby to Rainford bus arrive?

Formby to Rainford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Southport Hospital station.

Where does the Formby to Rainford train arrive?

Formby to Rainford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Sandhills station.

Can I drive from Formby to Rainford?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Rainford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Formby to Rainford.

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

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Where can I stay near Rainford?

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Formby to Rainford - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, bus, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Sandhillstrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Sandhills to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 56m
£10–23
Drive 15.2 mi
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1. Drive from Formby to Rainfordcar 15.2 mi
23 min
£4–6
Line 44 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Formby Interchange to Southport Hospitalbus 44
2. Take the bus from Southport Hospital to Lakeside Gardensbus 37A
2h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Rainfordtaxi 15.2 mi
23 min
£70–85

Formby to Rainford by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Rainford via Sandhills and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Interchange to Lakeside Gardens via Southport Hospital in around 2h 30m.

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