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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Formby is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Formby is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Formby via London Euston and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Brighton to Formby?

The distance between Brighton and Formby is 260 miles. The road distance is 272.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Formby without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Brighton to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Formby bus from?

Brighton to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Formby train from?

Brighton to Formby train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Formby?

The best way to get from Brighton to Formby is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Brighton to Formby bus arrive?

Brighton to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Formby train arrive?

Brighton to Formby train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Formby is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Brighton to Formby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Formby.

Brighton to Formby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at School Lane via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 5m
£100–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
9h 55m
£33–70
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Formbycar 271 mi
4h 44m
£67–97
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
5h 56m
£78–263
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
6h 54m
£110–243
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
6h 14m
£119–373
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
6h 20m
£125–273
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
7h 5m
£90–290

Brighton to Formby by train and foot

189Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Formby.

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Distance: 258.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Formby via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to School Lane via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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