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

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

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 10h 3m.

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, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Formby to Bournemouth?

The distance between Formby and Bournemouth is 316 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 via London which takes 5h 50m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 Avanti West Coast, 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 via London which takes 5h 50m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h 3m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston 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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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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 50m
£60–255
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
10h 3m
£36–123
Drive 245.8 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Bournemouthcar 245.8 mi
4h 34m
£61–87
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 6m
£80–203
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 55m
£40–206
Train #2
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 - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
9h 28m
£88–174
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway 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 43m
£71–269
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 7m
£128–370

Formby to Bournemouth by bus and foot

112Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 314.1 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 50m. 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 10h 3m.

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