There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetX2
2h 19m£16–23Drive 48.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Formby48.1 mi
59 min£12–18Train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 32m£28–110Line 152 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand152
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union StreetX2
3h 17mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Burnley to Formby48.1 mi
59 min£100–120Line 152 bus, bus, line 44 bus
- Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand152
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rufford RoadX2
- Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Station44
3h 49m
Burnley to Formby by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Formby is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Formby is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £18.
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 Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
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 32m.
The distance between Burnley and Formby is 48 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Formby without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs £15 - £24.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Burnley to Formby, including transfers.
Burnley to Formby bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.
Burnley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Formby is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 17m.
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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Alderson Crescent via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Union Street in around 3h 17m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Railway Station to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Rufford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Rufford Road to Formby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 838 882
Doubletop Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 420 028
Burnley & Crown Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 455 555
- Website
- burnleytaxis.co.uk
Alan's 1st Choice Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 778 833
- Website
- minibusespadiham.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Formby bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.
Burnley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Formby is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Burnley to Formby.
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