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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Formby is to line 125 bus and bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Formby is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Formby via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Bolton to Formby?

The distance between Bolton and Formby is 34 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Bolton to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Formby bus from?

Bolton to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Formby train from?

Bolton to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Formby?

The best way to get from Bolton to Formby is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Bolton to Formby bus arrive?

Bolton to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Formby train arrive?

Bolton to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Formby is 32 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Bolton to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2160+ hotels available in Formby.

Bolton to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 125 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
1h 19m
£12–22
Line 125 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus X2 / ...
3h 6m
£6–10
Drive 31.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Formbycar 31.9 mi
51 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Formbytaxi 31.9 mi
51 min
£65–85
Train, line 44 bus
1. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2. Take the bus from Southport Station to Formby Stationbus 44
1h 53m
£10–19

Bolton to Formby by train

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Formby via Southport in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street in around 3h 6m.

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