What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool Central Station and Formby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Square Bus Station station and arriving at Three Tuns Lane. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool Central Station and Formby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Central and arriving at Formby. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

The distance between Liverpool Central Station and Formby is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool Central Station to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

The train from Liverpool Central to Formby takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Liverpool Central Station to Formby bus from?

Liverpool Central Station to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool Central Station to Formby train from?

Liverpool Central Station to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Central station.

Train or bus from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

The best way to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Liverpool Central Station to Formby bus arrive?

Liverpool Central Station to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Three Tuns Lane station.

Where does the Liverpool Central Station to Formby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Central Station to Formby is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Liverpool Central Station to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool Central Station to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2275+ hotels available in Formby.

Liverpool Central Station to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool Central Station to Formby by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
28 min
£6–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Three Tuns Lanebus X2
1h 1m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool Central Station to Formbytaxi 13.5 mi
25 min
£45–60
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool Central Station to Formbycar 13.5 mi
25 min
£4–5

Liverpool Central Station to Formby by train

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Liverpool Central Station, England and Formby, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool Central to Formby every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Three Tuns Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 51 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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