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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Formby is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Formby is to train which takes 15 min and costs £4 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Formby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duke Street and arriving at Alderson Crescent. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Formby?

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

How far is it from Southport to Formby?

The distance between Southport and Formby is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Formby without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £4 - £9.

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

The train from Southport to Formby takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southport to Formby bus from?

Southport to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Formby?

The best way to get from Southport to Formby is to train which takes 15 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Southport to Formby bus arrive?

Southport to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Alderson Crescent station.

Where does the Southport to Formby train arrive?

Southport to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.

Can I drive from Southport to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Formby is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Southport to Formby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Southport to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Formby by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
15 min
£4–9
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Alderson Crescentbus 47
23 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Formbytaxi 7.5 mi
16 min
£18–23
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Formbycar 7.5 mi
16 min
£2–3

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Southport to Formby every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Duke Street to Alderson Crescent every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 23 min. Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire also services this route every 30 minutes.

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