What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to St Ives is to bus and train which costs £65 - £130 and takes 15h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Formby to St Ives is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at The Terrace via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Formby to St Ives?

The distance between Formby and St Ives is 395 miles. The road distance is 363.5 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs £170 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Formby to St Ives?

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Formby to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to St Ives bus from?

Formby to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Formby to St Ives train from?

Formby to St Ives train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Formby to St Ives?

The best way to get from Formby to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 16h 24m.

Where does the Formby to St Ives bus arrive?

Formby to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Formby to St Ives train arrive?

Formby to St Ives train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Formby to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to St Ives is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Formby to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Formby to St Ives?

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Formby to St Ives - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Formby to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
10h 11m
£177–300
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Terracebus 14
15h 27m
£65–123
Drive 361.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to St Ivescar 361.4 mi
6h 18m
£89–129
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 52m
£87–255
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
12h 28m
£174–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
16h 24m
£79–203
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
8h 17m
£90–240
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
9h 24m
£149–341
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
11h 59m
£109–289

Formby to St Ives by train and foot

90Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

£177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Formby, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Formby to St Ives (Cornwall) via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to The Terrace via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 16h 24m.

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