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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Bolton is to bus and line 125 bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Bolton is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Noel Street via Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Bolton via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Formby to Bolton?

The distance between Formby and Bolton is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £11 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Formby to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bolton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Bolton?

The best way to get from Formby to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Formby to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Bolton train arrive?

Formby to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Formby to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Bolton is 32 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Formby to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Formby to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 125 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
1h 38m
£11–20
Bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
3h 15m
£6–11
Drive 31.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Boltoncar 31.4 mi
51 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Boltontaxi 31.4 mi
51 min
£65–80
Line 44 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Formby Station to Southport Stationbus 44
2. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2h 6m
£9–17

Formby to Bolton by train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Bolton via Southport in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Noel Street via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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