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

The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Formby is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aintree to Formby is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £20 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Aintree and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Aintree to Formby. However, there are services departing from Atholl Crescent and arriving at School Lane via Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Aintree and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Formby. However, there are services departing from Old Roan and arriving at Formby via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Aintree to Formby?

The distance between Aintree and Formby is 14 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aintree to Formby without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Aintree to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Formby bus from?

Aintree to Formby bus services, operated by Huyton Travel, depart from Atholl Crescent station.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Formby train from?

Aintree to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Old Roan station.

Train or bus from Aintree to Formby?

The best way to get from Aintree to Formby is to train which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 159 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Aintree to Formby bus arrive?

Aintree to Formby bus services, operated by Huyton Travel, arrive at Bootle Strand Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Aintree to Formby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aintree to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Formby is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Aintree to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2108+ hotels available in Formby.

Aintree to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 159 bus, taxi, car

There are 5 ways to get from Aintree to Formby by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Old Roan to SandhillsOrmskirk - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Sandhills to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
50 min
£11–12
Drive 8.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aintree to Formby8.6 mi
14 min
£3–4
Line 159 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atholl Crescent to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre159
2. Take the train from Bootle New Strand to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aintree to Formby8.6 mi
14 min
£20–25
Line 159 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Atholl Crescent to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre159
2. Take the bus from Bootle Strand Shopping Centre to School Lane47
1h 14m

Aintree to Formby by train

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a train from Old Roan to Formby via Sandhills in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atholl Crescent to School Lane via Bootle Strand Shopping Centre in around 1h 14m.

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