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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Formby is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Formby is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Formby. However, there are services departing from St James Street and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Formby via Preston, Wigan Wallgate and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Burnley to Formby?

The distance between Burnley and Formby is 63 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £27 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Burnley to Formby bus from?

Burnley to Formby bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Formby train from?

Burnley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Formby?

The best way to get from Burnley to Formby is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Burnley to Formby bus arrive?

Burnley to Formby bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.

Where does the Burnley to Formby train arrive?

Burnley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Formby is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Burnley to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2155+ hotels available in Formby.

Burnley to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, line 152 bus, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 25m
£28–110
Drive 48.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Formby48.1 mi
59 min
£12–18
Line 152 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington StreetX2 / ...
3h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Formby48.1 mi
59 min
£100–120

Burnley to Formby by train

129Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.6 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Formby via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Alderson Crescent via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Wellington Street in around 3h 18m.

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