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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Formby is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Buxton and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Formby via Stockport and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Buxton to Formby?

The distance between Buxton and Formby is 71 miles. The road distance is 62.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Formby without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Buxton to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Formby bus from?

Buxton to Formby bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Formby train from?

Buxton to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Formby?

The best way to get from Buxton to Formby is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Buxton to Formby bus arrive?

Buxton to Formby bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Buxton to Formby train arrive?

Buxton to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Formby is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Buxton to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2195+ hotels available in Formby.

Buxton to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 3m
£28–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
4h 55m
£14–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 42m
£29–52
Drive 62.1 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Formbycar 62.1 mi
1h 25m
£16–23

Buxton to Formby by train and foot

164Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Buxton to Formby.

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Distance: 70.8 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Formby via Stockport, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to School Lane via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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