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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Formby is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Formby is to drive which takes 5h and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at School Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Formby. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Formby?

The distance between Plymouth and Formby is 317 miles. The road distance is 302.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Formby without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Plymouth to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Formby bus from?

Plymouth to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Formby train from?

Plymouth to Formby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Formby?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Formby is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Plymouth to Formby bus arrive?

Plymouth to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Plymouth to Formby train arrive?

Plymouth to Formby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Formby is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Plymouth to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2250+ hotels available in Formby.

Plymouth to Formby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 26m
£143–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
11h 1m
£28–47
Drive 300.3 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Formbycar 300.3 mi
5h
£74–107
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 25m
£120–288
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
8h 38m
£143–266
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
9h 38m
£101–284
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 22m
£101–260

Plymouth to Formby by train and foot

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Distance: 315.6 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Formby via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to School Lane via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 11h 1m.

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