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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Prescot is to bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Prescot is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Wycherley Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Prescot via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Formby to Prescot?

The distance between Formby and Prescot is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Formby to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Prescot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Prescot train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Prescot?

The best way to get from Formby to Prescot is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Formby to Prescot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Prescot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Prescot is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Formby to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prescottrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 20m
£7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Wycherley Streetbus 10A / ...
1h 52m
£2–4
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Moorfieldstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Wycherley Streetbus 10A / ...
1h 26m
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Prescottaxi 16 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 16 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Prescotcar 16 mi
21 min
£4–6

Formby to Prescot by train and foot

218Weekly Services

1h 20mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.8 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Prescot via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Wycherley Street via Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 52m.

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