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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Preston is to line 47 bus and bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Preston is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Railway Station via Leicester Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Preston via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Formby to Preston?

The distance between Formby and Preston is 40 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Formby to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Preston bus from?

Formby to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Formby Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Preston?

The best way to get from Formby to Preston is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 47 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Formby to Preston bus arrive?

Formby to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Leicester Street station.

Where does the Formby to Preston train arrive?

Formby to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Formby to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Preston is 25 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Formby to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2138+ hotels available in Preston.

Formby to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Southport
2. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgate
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Preston
1h 38m
£15–93
Line 47 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Leicester Street47
2. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Railway StationX2 / ...
1h 54m
£4–7
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Preston24.8 mi
45 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Preston24.8 mi
45 min
£55–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to SouthportLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Railway StationX2 / ...
1h 58m
£7–9

Formby to Preston by train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.6 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Preston via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Railway Station via Leicester Street in around 1h 54m.

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