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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Formby is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Formby is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Formby via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Chester to Formby?

The distance between Chester and Formby is 28 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Chester to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Formby bus from?

Chester to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Formby train from?

Chester to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Formby?

The best way to get from Chester to Formby is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Formby bus arrive?

Chester to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Formby train arrive?

Chester to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.

Can I drive from Chester to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Formby is 30 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Chester to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2115+ hotels available in Formby.

Chester to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Chester to MoorfieldsChester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Moorfields to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 19m
£14–18
Drive 30.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Formby30.2 mi
53 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane47
1h 55m
£9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Formby30.2 mi
53 min
£75–95
Bus via Formby
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2h 27m
£10–12

Chester to Formby by train

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1h 19mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.6 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Formby via Moorfields in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 55m.

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