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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Formby is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Formby via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Formby?

The distance between Birmingham and Formby is 100 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £17 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Birmingham to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Formby bus from?

Birmingham to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Formby train from?

Birmingham to Formby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Formby?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Formby is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Birmingham to Formby bus arrive?

Birmingham to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Birmingham to Formby train arrive?

Birmingham to Formby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Formby is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Birmingham to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Formby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
2h 25m
£17–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
3h 36m
£14–35
Drive 104.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Formbycar 104.3 mi
1h 52m
£26–37
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain Chester - Chester / ...
3h 33m
£35–73

Birmingham to Formby by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Formby.

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Distance: 99.2 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Formby via Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 36m.

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