There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Aintree by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Formby to Sandhillstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
- Take the train from Sandhills to Fazakerleytrain Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
42 min£8–17Bus, line 62 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Church Close to Linacre Lanebus X2
- Take the bus from Linacre Lane to Fazakerley Interchangebus 62
1h 12m£3–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Formby to Aintreetaxi 8.8 mi
14 min£21–25Drive 8.8 mi
- Drive from Formby to Aintreecar 8.8 mi
14 min£3–4Train, line 345 bus
- Take the train from Formby to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenuebus 345
1h 29m£8–18Bus
- Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Fazakerley Interchangebus 63
1h 44m£6–14
Formby to Aintree by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Formby to Aintree is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Formby to Aintree is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £21 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Fazakerley Interchange via Linacre Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
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.
The distance between Formby and Aintree is 13 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Formby to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £18.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Formby to Aintree, including transfers.
Formby to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Close station.
Formby to Aintree train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
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 12m.
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 Interchange via Linacre Lane in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Formby to Sandhills
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Sandhills to Fazakerley
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Formby to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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Bus from Church Close to Linacre Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Church Close to Linacre Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Linacre Lane to Fazakerley Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bootle Bus Station to Fazakerley Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bootle Bus Station to Fazakerley Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £21–25
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
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More Questions & Answers
Formby to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Linacre Lane station.
Formby to Aintree train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Sandhills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Aintree is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Formby to Aintree.
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