There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Wirral Peninsula by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Formby to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
- Take the train from Moorfields to Birkenhead Northtrain New Brighton - New Brighton / ...
47 min£9–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Birkenhead Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
1h 28m£4–7Drive 19.5 mi
- Drive from Formby to Wirral Peninsulacar 19.5 mi
38 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Formby to Wirral Peninsulataxi 19.5 mi
38 min£85–110
Formby to Wirral Peninsula by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Formby to Wirral Peninsula is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Formby to Wirral Peninsula is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Wirral Peninsula station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Birkenhead Bus Station via Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Formby to Wirral Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Birkenhead North via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Formby and Wirral Peninsula is 16 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.
The best way to get from Formby to Wirral Peninsula without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £19.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Formby to Wirral Peninsula, including transfers.
Formby to Wirral Peninsula bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.
Formby to Wirral Peninsula train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
The best way to get from Formby to Wirral Peninsula is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Formby, England and Wirral Peninsula, England?
You can take a train from Formby to Birkenhead North via Moorfields in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Birkenhead Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station and Whitechapel in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Formby to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Moorfields to Birkenhead North
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Merseyrail
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- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Whitechapel to Birkenhead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
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Booking & Getting There
Formby to Wirral Peninsula bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
Formby to Wirral Peninsula train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.
Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Wirral Peninsula is 20 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Formby to Wirral Peninsula.
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