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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Blackpool is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Buchanan Street via Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Blackpool North via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Formby to Blackpool?

The distance between Formby and Blackpool is 65 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Formby to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Blackpool bus from?

Formby to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Formby to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Formby to Blackpool bus arrive?

Formby to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Blackpool train arrive?

Formby to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Blackpool is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Formby to Blackpool.

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

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Formby to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 36m
£14–34
Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 61
2h 50m
£6–11
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Blackpoolcar 41.1 mi
1h 5m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Blackpooltaxi 41.1 mi
1h 5m
£90–110
Bus, line 68 bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 68
3h 5m
£7–11

Formby to Blackpool by train and foot

125Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Blackpool.

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Blackpool North via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Buchanan Street via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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