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 Gardens and arriving at Cross Pit Lane via Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £9 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m 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 Gardens 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 57m and costs £9 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 47 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Formby to Rainford bus arrive?

Formby to Rainford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Southport Interchange 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?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Rainford.

Formby to Rainford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, taxi

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There are 5 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 57m
£10–21
Drive 15.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Rainfordcar 15.2 mi
23 min
£4–6
Line 47 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Southport Interchangebus 47
2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Cross Pit Lanebus X37
2h 13m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Rainfordtaxi 15.2 mi
23 min
£70–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A / ...
2h 39m

Formby to Rainford by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Cross Pit Lane via Southport Interchange in around 2h 13m.

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