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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Cardiff is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Cardiff Central via Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Formby to Cardiff?

The distance between Formby and Cardiff is 186 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Formby to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or fly from Formby to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Formby to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Formby to Cardiff train arrive?

Formby to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Formby to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Cardiff is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Formby to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Formby to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Cardiff by train, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 54m
£62–116
Drive 176.7 mi
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1. Drive from Formby to Cardiffcar 176.7 mi
3h 55m
£44–64
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 36m
£73–178
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 19m
£67–113
Train via Birmingham
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 Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 37m
£78–158
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 31m
£78–224

Formby to Cardiff by train and foot

119Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Formby to Cardiff Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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