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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Southampton is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Southampton Central via Liverpool Lime Street, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Formby to Southampton?

The distance between Formby and Southampton is 287 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Formby to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Southampton train from?

Formby to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or fly from Formby to Southampton?

The best way to get from Formby to Southampton is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Formby to Southampton train arrive?

Formby to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Formby to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Southampton is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Formby to Southampton.

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

Book your Formby to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Southampton.

Formby to Southampton - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Southampton by train, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 11m
£103–210
Drive 234.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Southamptoncar 234.8 mi
4h 21m
£58–84
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4h 17m
£94–235
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 20m
£113–202
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 17m
£112–217
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 39m
£97–259

Formby to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Southampton Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 3 times a day.

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