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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Runcorn is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Runcorn is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Formby to Runcorn?

The distance between Formby and Runcorn is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Formby to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Runcorn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Formby to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Formby to Runcorn bus arrive?

Formby to Runcorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Runcorn is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Formby to Runcorn.

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

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Formby to Runcorn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Runcorntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 5m
£12–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
2h 21m
£5–6
Drive 23.6 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Runcorncar 23.6 mi
29 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Runcorntaxi 23.6 mi
29 min
£50–65

Formby to Runcorn by train and foot

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Runcorn via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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