What is the cheapest way to get from Albert Dock to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Albert Dock to Formby is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albert Dock to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Albert Dock to Formby is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Albert Dock and Formby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Square Bus Station station and arriving at School Lane. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Albert Dock and Formby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moorfields and arriving at Formby. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Albert Dock to Formby?

The distance between Albert Dock and Formby is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

How do I travel from Albert Dock to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Albert Dock to Formby without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Albert Dock to Formby?

The train from Moorfields to Formby takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Albert Dock to Formby bus from?

Albert Dock to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Albert Dock to Formby train from?

Albert Dock to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Moorfields station.

Train or bus from Albert Dock to Formby?

The best way to get from Albert Dock to Formby is to train which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Albert Dock to Formby bus arrive?

Albert Dock to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at School Lane station.

Where does the Albert Dock to Formby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albert Dock to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Albert Dock to Formby is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Albert Dock to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Albert Dock to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2151+ hotels available in Formby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moorfields to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport
41 min
£7–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
1h 7m
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Albert Dock to Formbytaxi 13.2 mi
24 min
£45–55
Drive 13.2 mi
1. Drive from Albert Dock to Formbycar 13.2 mi
24 min
£4–5

Albert Dock to Formby by foot and train

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Distance: 12 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Albert Dock, Liverpool, England and Formby, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Moorfields to Formby every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 52 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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