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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Formby is to bus which costs £10 - £25 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Formby. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Business Pk and arriving at School Lane via Leeds City Bus Station, Edge Hill Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Formby. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Formby via Huddersfield and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Castleford to Formby?

The distance between Castleford and Formby is 90 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Castleford to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Formby bus from?

Castleford to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Formby train from?

Castleford to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.

Train or bus from Castleford to Formby?

The best way to get from Castleford to Formby is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Castleford to Formby bus arrive?

Castleford to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edge Hill Station.

Where does the Castleford to Formby train arrive?

Castleford to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Formby is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Castleford to Formby.

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

Book your Castleford to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2115+ hotels available in Formby.

Castleford to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 163 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castleford to Huddersfield
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formby
2h 50m
£29–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
5h 13m
£10–25
Drive 82.8 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Formby82.8 mi
1h 32m
£21–30
Line 163 bus, train, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to Station A163
2. Take the train from Leeds to Preston
3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Station44
5h 49m
£16–57

Castleford to Formby by train and foot

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Formby via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill Station hourly. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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