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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Blackburn is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Blackburn is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Blackburn via Southport and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Formby to Blackburn?

The distance between Formby and Blackburn is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Blackburn without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Formby to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Blackburn bus from?

Formby to Blackburn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Formby Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Blackburn train from?

Formby to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Formby to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Formby to Blackburn is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Formby to Blackburn bus arrive?

Formby to Blackburn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Duke Street station.

Where does the Formby to Blackburn train arrive?

Formby to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Formby to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Blackburn is 37 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Formby to Blackburn.

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

Book your Formby to Blackburn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Blackburn.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Duke Streetbus 47
2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2h 7m
£6–11
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2h 30m
£15–36
Drive 36.6 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Blackburncar 36.6 mi
52 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Blackburntaxi 36.6 mi
52 min
£75–95
Bus via Formby
1. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2h 11m
£9–13

Formby to Blackburn by bus

389Weekly Buses

2h 7mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Formby to Blackburn.

Launch map view

Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Bus Station via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Formby to Blackburn via Southport and Bolton in around 2h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.