What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Old Swan?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Old Swan is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Old Swan?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Old Swan is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Old Swan?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Old Swan. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Clayford Crescent via Bootle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Formby to Old Swan?

The distance between Formby and Old Swan is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Old Swan without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Old Swan without a car is to train and bus which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Old Swan?

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Formby to Old Swan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Old Swan bus from?

Formby to Old Swan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Church Close station.

Where does the Formby to Old Swan bus arrive?

Formby to Old Swan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bootle Strand Shopping Centre station.

Can I drive from Formby to Old Swan?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Old Swan is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Formby to Old Swan.

Where can I stay near Old Swan?

There are 2574+ hotels available in Old Swan.

Formby to Old Swan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Old Swan 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
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Bootle New Strandtrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Clayford Crescentbus 81A / ...
48 min
£5–7
Drive 14 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Old Swancar 14 mi
24 min
£4–5
Train, bus via Queen Square Bus Station
1. Take the train from Formby to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Fitzgerald Roadbus 10A / ...
59 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Old Swantaxi 14 mi
24 min
£45–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Bootle Strand Shopping Centrebus X2
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Clayford Crescentbus 81A / ...
1h 11m
£4–6

Formby to Old Swan by train and bus

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48 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.3 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Formby, England and Old Swan, Liverpool, England?

You can take a bus from Church Close to Clayford Crescent via Bootle Strand Shopping Centre and Bootle Bus Station in around 1h 11m.

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