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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Aberystwyth via Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Formby to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Formby and Aberystwyth is 162 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Formby to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Aberystwyth bus from?

Formby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Aberystwyth train from?

Formby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Formby to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Formby to Aberystwyth is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Formby to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Formby to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Formby to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Formby to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Formby to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Aberystwyth is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Formby to Aberystwyth.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

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Formby to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
5h 37m
£61–122
Drive 113.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Aberystwythcar 113.5 mi
2h 48m
£29–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
7h 51m
£35–74
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 45m
£63–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
9h 35m

Formby to Aberystwyth by train and foot

88Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Formby to Aberystwyth via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 35m.

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