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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Aintree is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Aintree is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £21 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Aintree station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Fazakerley Station via Linacre Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Fazakerley via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Formby to Aintree?

The distance between Formby and Aintree is 13 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Formby to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Aintree bus from?

Formby to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Aintree train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Aintree?

The best way to get from Formby to Aintree is to train which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 62 bus, which costs £2 - £11 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Formby to Aintree bus arrive?

Formby to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Linacre Lane station.

Where does the Formby to Aintree train arrive?

Formby to Aintree train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Sandhills station.

Can I drive from Formby to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Aintree is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Formby to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

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Formby to Aintree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 62 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Sandhillstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Sandhills to Fazakerleytrain Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
42 min
£8–17
Bus, line 62 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Linacre Lanebus X2
2. Take the bus from Linacre Lane to Fazakerley Stationbus 62
1h 22m
£3–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Aintreetaxi 8.8 mi
14 min
£21–25
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Aintreecar 8.8 mi
14 min
£3–4
Train via Old Roan
1. Take the train from Formby to Sandhillstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Sandhills to Old Roantrain Hunts Cross - Ormskirk / ...
46 min
£8–18

Formby to Aintree by train

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a train from Formby to Fazakerley via Sandhills in around 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Fazakerley Station via Linacre Lane in around 1h 22m.

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