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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Formby is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Formby is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Formby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Formby is 220 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Formby without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Formby, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Formby is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Edinburgh to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2242+ hotels available in Formby.

Edinburgh to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 44 bus
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Formby Stationbus 44
4h 30m
£48–108
Drive 204 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Formbycar 204 mi
4h 5m
£51–74
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 25m
£76–184
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 4m
£74–190
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h
£72–196

Edinburgh to Formby by train and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Formby, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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