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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Formby to Leicester?

The distance between Formby and Leicester is 127 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 40m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Formby to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Leicester bus from?

Formby to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Leicester?

The best way to get from Formby to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 40m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Formby to Leicester bus arrive?

Formby to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Formby to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Leicester is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Formby to Leicester.

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

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Formby to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Leicester by train, bus, 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicester
3h 40m
£32–95
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester VictoriaLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus StationUk079
5h 55m
£18–54
Drive 119.8 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Leicester119.8 mi
2h 24m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to LeicesterNottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 57m
£31–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Station550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777 / ...
6h 57m
£22–54

Formby to Leicester by train and foot

154Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Leicester.

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Distance: 126.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Leicester via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to St Margaret's Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 57m.

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