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

The cheapest way to get from Childwall to Formby is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Childwall to Formby is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Childwall and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Childwall to Formby. However, there are services departing from Stand Park Road and arriving at School Lane via Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Childwall and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Childwall to Formby. However, there are services departing from Broad Green and arriving at Formby via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Childwall to Formby?

The distance between Childwall and Formby is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Childwall to Formby without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Childwall to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Childwall to Formby bus from?

Childwall to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Stand Park Road station.

Where do I catch the Childwall to Formby train from?

Childwall to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Broad Green station.

Train or bus from Childwall to Formby?

The best way to get from Childwall to Formby is to train which takes 59 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 81 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Childwall to Formby bus arrive?

Childwall to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Bootle New Strand Station.

Where does the Childwall to Formby train arrive?

Childwall to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Childwall to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Childwall to Formby is 16 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Childwall to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Childwall to Formby - 7 ways to travel via train, line 81 bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Childwall to Formby by train, bus, taxi, 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 Broad Green to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport
59 min
£7–12
Drive 15.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Childwall to Formby15.5 mi
27 min
£4–6
Line 81 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stand Park Road to Bootle New Strand Station81A / ...
2. Take the train from Bootle New Strand to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 2m
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Childwall to Formby15.5 mi
27 min
£50–65
Line 79 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Childwall Mount Road to Hawke Street79
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport
1h 2m
£5–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stand Park Road to Newington86C
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport
1h 20m
£5–11
Line 81 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stand Park Road to Bootle New Strand Station81A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bootle Strand Shopping Centre to School Lane47
1h 24m
£4–7

Childwall to Formby by train and foot

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a train from Broad Green to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stand Park Road to School Lane via Bootle New Strand Station and Bootle Strand Shopping Centre in around 1h 24m.

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