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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Formby is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bury Bridge and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Bolton Interchange, Bus Station and Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Formby via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Bury to Formby?

The distance between Bury and Formby is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Formby without a car is to line 471 bus and train which takes 2h 15m and costs £15 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Bury to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Formby bus from?

Bury to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Formby train from?

Bury to Formby train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.

Where does the Bury to Formby bus arrive?

Bury to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bury to Formby train arrive?

Bury to Formby train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Bury to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Formby is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Bury to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2244+ hotels available in Formby.

Bury to Formby - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, line 44 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bury to Formby by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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Line 471 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bury East Lancs Railway to Bolton Interchangebus 471 / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 15m
£16–30
Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bury to Formbycar 37.7 mi
1h 6m
£10–14
Line 471 bus, train, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Bury East Lancs Railway to Bolton Interchangebus 471 / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
3. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Formby Stationbus 44
2h 51m
£13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bury to Formbytaxi 37.7 mi
1h 6m
£80–95
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Victoriatram
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
2h 28m
£20–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3h 57m
£10–19

Bury to Formby by bus and train

181Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bury Bridge to Alderson Crescent via Bolton Interchange, Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 3h 57m.

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