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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Formby is to bus which costs £13 - £27 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at School Lane via Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Formby. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Formby via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Coventry to Formby?

The distance between Coventry and Formby is 119 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Coventry to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Formby bus from?

Coventry to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Formby train from?

Coventry to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Formby?

The best way to get from Coventry to Formby is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Coventry to Formby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coventry to Formby train arrive?

Coventry to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Formby is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Coventry to Formby.

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

Book your Coventry to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2077+ hotels available in Formby.

Coventry to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Formby by train, bus, 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 Coventry to Liverpool Lime StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 49m
£44–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School LaneX2
4h 34m
£13–27
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Formby122.6 mi
2h 8m
£31–44
Train via Birmingham New Street
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to FormbyHunts Cross - Southport / ...
3h 13m
£21–72

Coventry to Formby by train and foot

5Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Coventry to Liverpool Lime Street 5 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to School Lane via Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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