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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Birmingham is to bus which costs £11 - £30 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Formby to Birmingham?

The distance between Formby and Birmingham is 100 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £20 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Formby to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Formby to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £20 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £30 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Formby to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Birmingham train arrive?

Formby to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Formby to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Birmingham is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Formby to Birmingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Birmingham by train, bus, 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 Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Southport - Hunts Cross
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 46m
£20–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
4h 21m
£11–30
Drive 104.2 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Birminghamcar 104.2 mi
1h 52m
£25–37
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Moorfields to Chestertrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
4h 27m
£34–73

Formby to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 99.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Birmingham Coach Station via Queen Square Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 4h 21m.

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