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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Birkenhead is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Close and arriving at Queen Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Formby and arriving at Moorfields. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Formby to Birkenhead?

The distance between Formby and Birkenhead is 11 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The train from Formby to Moorfields takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birkenhead bus from?

Formby to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Formby to Birkenhead is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Formby to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Formby to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Birkenhead is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Formby to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
27 min
£3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
59 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Birkenheadtaxi 15.4 mi
29 min
£35–45
Drive 15.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Birkenheadcar 15.4 mi
29 min
£4–6

Formby to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Formby to Moorfields every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 59 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 30 minutes.

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