What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Formby. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Formby. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Formby via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Formby is 23 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Formby bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Formby train from?

Ellesmere Port to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Formby bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Formby train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Formby is 25 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2155+ hotels available in Formby.

Ellesmere Port to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Moorfieldstrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Moorfields to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport
1h 12m
£15–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
2h
£5–8
Drive 25.3 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Formbycar 25.3 mi
43 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Formbytaxi 25.3 mi
43 min
£55–65

Ellesmere Port to Formby by train

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Formby via Moorfields in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to School Lane via Hood street and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h.

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