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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Formby is to line 632 bus and bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Formby is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Formby via Bolton and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Chorley to Formby?

The distance between Chorley and Formby is 34 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Formby without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £11 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Chorley to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Formby bus from?

Chorley to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from Chorley to Formby?

The best way to get from Chorley to Formby is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Chorley to Formby bus arrive?

Chorley to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chorley to Formby train arrive?

Chorley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Chorley to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Formby is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Chorley to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Chorley to Formby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chorley to Prestontrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union Streetbus X2 / ...
3. Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain
1h 54m
£11–24
Line 632 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Wigan Bus Stationbus 632
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus 375 / ...
3h 33m
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 5m
£18–37
Drive 25.2 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Formbycar 25.2 mi
41 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chorley to Formbytaxi 25.2 mi
41 min
£50–65
Line 109 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus X2 / ...
2h 46m
£11–23

Chorley to Formby by train, bus, and foot

318Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Chorley to Formby via Bolton and Southport in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street in around 2h 46m.

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