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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Buxton is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Buxton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Sylvan Park via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Buxton via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Formby to Buxton?

The distance between Formby and Buxton is 71 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Formby to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Buxton bus from?

Formby to Buxton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Buxton train from?

Formby to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Formby to Buxton?

The best way to get from Formby to Buxton is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Formby to Buxton bus arrive?

Formby to Buxton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Buxton train arrive?

Formby to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Formby to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Buxton is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Formby to Buxton.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
3h 19m
£28–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
4h 55m
£12–30
Drive 62.2 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Buxtoncar 62.2 mi
1h 26m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus 199
4h 47m
£28–51

Formby to Buxton by train and foot

158Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Formby to Buxton.

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Distance: 70.8 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Buxton via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Sylvan Park via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 4h 55m.

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