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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Widnes is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Widnes is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Widnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Kingsway Hotel via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Widnes?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Formby to Widnes?

The distance between Formby and Widnes is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Formby to Widnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Widnes bus from?

Formby to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Widnes train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Widnes?

The best way to get from Formby to Widnes is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Formby to Widnes bus arrive?

Formby to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Widnes train arrive?

Formby to Widnes train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Widnes is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Formby to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

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There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Widnes by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 6m
£10–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus 61 / ...
2h 12m
£2–3
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus 61 / ...
1h 55m
£8–16
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Widnescar 22.3 mi
26 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Widnestaxi 22.3 mi
26 min
£100–120

Formby to Widnes by train and foot

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Runcorn via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Kingsway Hotel via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 12m.

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