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 £35 - £45.

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 Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

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 1h 12m.

How far is it from Childwall to Formby?

The distance between Childwall and Formby is 22 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 bus and train which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m 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 UK, 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 line 81 bus and bus which takes 1h 18m and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Childwall to Formby bus arrive?

Childwall to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bootle Bus 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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Childwall to Formby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 81 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Childwall to Formby by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stand Park Road to Hunts Cross Interchangebus 81A / ...
2. Take the train from Hunts Cross to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
1h 10m
£13–27
Line 81 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stand Park Road to Bootle Bus Stationbus 81A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bootle Strand Interchange to School Lanebus X2
1h 18m
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Childwall to Formbytaxi 15.5 mi
27 min
£35–45
Drive 15.5 mi
1. Drive from Childwall to Formbycar 15.5 mi
27 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Broad Green to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 12m
£7–17
Bus, train via Liverpool Central
1. Take the bus from Stand Park Road to Newingtonbus 86C
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 37m
£8–18

Childwall to Formby by bus and train

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Distance: 21.9 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Stand Park Road to School Lane via Bootle Bus Station and Bootle Strand Interchange in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broad Green to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 12m.

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