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- Take the train from Coventry to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 44m£44–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coventry to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21
4h 38m£17–27Drive 122.3 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Formbycar 122.3 mi
2h 9m£31–44Train via Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 19m£39–99
Coventry to Formby by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Formby is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Formby. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
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 44m.
The distance between Coventry and Formby is 119 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Coventry to Formby, including transfers.
Coventry to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coventry station.
Coventry to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Formby is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 38m.
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 £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coventry to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Coventry to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Coventry to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Formby is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Coventry to Formby.
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