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 50m.

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 and bus and line 20 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m 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 North West, depart from Church Close station.

Where does the Formby to Kirkby bus arrive?

Formby to Kirkby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus 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.

Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2416+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Formby to Kirkby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Train, bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Bootle New Strand
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Warbreck Moor61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Warbreck Moor to Kirkby Bus Station20 / ...
1h 6m
£6–10
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Kirkby10.9 mi
15 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Kirkby10.9 mi
15 min
£25–30
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station47
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station20 / ...
1h 50m
£4–6
Line 133 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station to Kirkby Bus Station133
2h 4m

Formby to Kirkby by train and bus

463Weekly Services

1h 6mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.6 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Church Close to Kirkby Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

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