There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Formby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
4h 16m£65–118Drive 112.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Formbycar 112.8 mi
2h 46m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
8h 7mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 48m£64–122Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
5h 44m£53–90
Aberystwyth to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Formby is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Formby. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at School Lane via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Formby. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Formby via Chester and Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Formby is 151 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Formby without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Aberystwyth to Formby, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Formby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
Aberystwyth to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Formby is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Formby, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberystwyth to Chester once a week. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to School Lane via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Queen Square, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Railway Station to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Formby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
Aberystwyth to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Formby is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Aberystwyth to Formby.
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