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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Bootle is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Bootle is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Bootle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Close and arriving at Parker Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Bootle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Formby and arriving at Seaforth & Litherland. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Formby to Bootle?

The distance between Formby and Bootle is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Bootle without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The train from Formby to Seaforth & Litherland takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bootle bus from?

Formby to Bootle bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bootle train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Bootle?

The best way to get from Formby to Bootle is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Formby to Bootle bus arrive?

Formby to Bootle bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Parker Avenue station.

Where does the Formby to Bootle train arrive?

Formby to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.

Can I drive from Formby to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Bootle is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Formby to Bootle.

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

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Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2135+ hotels available in Bootle.

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

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

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Formby to Bootle by train

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Formby to Seaforth & Litherland every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Arriva North West operates a bus from Church Close to Parker Avenue hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 34 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 3 hours.

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