There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Lytham St Annes by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 47 bus, bus, line 68 bus
best- Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Leicester Streetbus 47
- Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus Stationbus X2
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Fylde Roadbus 68
2h 28m£7–11Train
- Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain
- Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain
- Take the train from Preston to Ansdell & Fairhaventrain
2h 47m£23–40Drive 37.9 mi
- Drive from Formby to Lytham St Annescar 37.9 mi
1h 2m£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Formby to Lytham St Annestaxi 37.9 mi
1h 2m£80–100
Formby to Lytham St Annes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Formby to Lytham St Annes is to line 47 bus and bus and line 68 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Formby to Lytham St Annes is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Fylde Road via Leicester Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Formby to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Ansdell & Fairhaven via Southport, Wigan North Western and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Formby and Lytham St Annes is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.1 miles.
The best way to get from Formby to Lytham St Annes without a car is to line 47 bus and bus and line 68 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £7 - £11.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Formby to Lytham St Annes, including transfers.
Formby to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Formby Gardens station.
Formby to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
The best way to get from Formby to Lytham St Annes is to line 47 bus and bus and line 68 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Formby, England and Lytham St Annes, England?
You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Fylde Road via Leicester Street and Bus Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Formby to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Formby to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Southport to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Ansdell & Fairhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Formby Gardens to Leicester Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Leicester Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Fylde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
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More Questions & Answers
Formby to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leicester Street station.
Formby to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Lytham St Annes is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Formby to Lytham St Annes.
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