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 Interchange and arriving at School Lane via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Bury to Formby?

The distance between Bury and Formby is 53 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 tram and train which takes 2h 18m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m 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 Bee Network, depart from Bury 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 Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens 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 2265+ hotels available in Formby.

Bury to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 135 bus, bus, and car

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

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Tram, train
best
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 18m
£19–38
Line 135 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 135
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
4h 3m
£10–17
Drive 37.7 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Formbycar 37.7 mi
1h 6m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bury to Formbytaxi 37.7 mi
1h 6m
£160–200
Line 471 bus, train
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 18m
£14–27

Bury to Formby by bus and train

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Distance: 52.7 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bury Interchange to School Lane via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 3m.

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