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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Bournemouth via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Formby to Bournemouth?

The distance between Formby and Bournemouth is 274 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Formby to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bournemouth bus from?

Formby to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Bournemouth train from?

Formby to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Formby to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Formby to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Formby to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Formby to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Formby to Bournemouth train arrive?

Formby to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Formby to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Bournemouth is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Formby to Bournemouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Formby to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Formby to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 40m
£122–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
9h 54m
£59–152
Drive 245.8 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Bournemouthcar 245.8 mi
4h 34m
£61–88
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 48m
£103–268
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
9h 30m
£106–201
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 3m
£100–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 40m
£89–284
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
8h 6m
£167–359

Formby to Bournemouth by train and foot

132Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Formby to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 272.8 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Bournemouth via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Bournemouth Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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