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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Skipton is to bus and line 280 bus which costs £10 - £12 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Duke Street, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Skipton via Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Formby to Skipton?

The distance between Formby and Skipton is 112 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Formby to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Skipton train from?

Formby to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Formby to Skipton?

The best way to get from Formby to Skipton is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 280 bus, which costs £10 - £12 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Formby to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Skipton train arrive?

Formby to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Formby to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Skipton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Formby to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Formby to Skipton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 280 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
3h 20m
£42–79
Bus, line 280 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 280
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus 280
4h 31m
£11–12
Drive 63.6 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Skiptoncar 63.6 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
5h 3m

Formby to Skipton by train and foot

235Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Skipton via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Bus Station Stand 4 via Duke Street, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 4h 31m.

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