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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Kirkby is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Kirkby is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Kirkby via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Formby to Kirkby?

The distance between Formby and Kirkby is 15 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Kirkby without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Formby to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Kirkby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Kirkby train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Formby to Kirkby is to train which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 133 bus, which costs and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Formby to Kirkby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Kirkby train arrive?

Formby to Kirkby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Sandhills station.

Can I drive from Formby to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Kirkby is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Formby to Kirkby.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2517+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Formby to Kirkby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 133 bus, taxi, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Kirkby by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Sandhillstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Sandhills to Kirkbytrain Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
46 min
£9–19
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Kirkbycar 10.9 mi
15 min
£3–4
Line 133 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus 133
1h 48m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Kirkbytaxi 10.9 mi
15 min
£25–30
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
1h 48m
£4–10

Formby to Kirkby by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Formby, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Kirkby via Sandhills in around 46 min. Alternatively, Hattons Travel operates a bus from Waterloo Station to Kirkby Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 58 min.

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