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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Formby is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Formby is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Formby via Moorgate station, London Euston and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Colchester to Formby?

The distance between Colchester and Formby is 260 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Formby without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Colchester to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Formby bus from?

Colchester to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Formby train from?

Colchester to Formby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Formby?

The best way to get from Colchester to Formby is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Colchester to Formby bus arrive?

Colchester to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Formby train arrive?

Colchester to Formby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Formby is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Colchester to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2115+ hotels available in Formby.

Colchester to Formby - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at School Lane via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South ParkwayLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 2m
£60–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One
9h 13m
£33–68
Drive 238.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Formby238.1 mi
4h 44m
£60–86
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
6h 10m
£64–139
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool South ParkwayNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 41m
£80–145
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
8h 30m
£44–132
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 17m
£260–552
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
5h 53m
£97–332
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
7h 21m
£76–192
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
6h 41m
£116–331

Colchester to Formby by train, foot, and subway

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Formby via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to School Lane via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

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