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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Chester is to bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Chester is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Formby to Chester?

The distance between Formby and Chester is 28 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Formby to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Chester?

The best way to get from Formby to Chester is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Formby to Chester train arrive?

Formby to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Chester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Formby to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain Chester - Chester / ...
1h 23m
£13–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
2h 25m
£6–9
Drive 30.7 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Chestercar 30.7 mi
55 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Chestertaxi 30.7 mi
55 min
£75–95

Formby to Chester by train

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Formby to Chester.

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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