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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Sheffield is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Sheffield is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Bootle Bus Station, Warbreck Avenue and Aintree Festival Zone Package. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Sheffield via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Formby to Sheffield?

The distance between Formby and Sheffield is 89 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Formby to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Sheffield bus from?

Formby to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aintree Festival Zone Package station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Formby to Sheffield is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Formby to Sheffield bus arrive?

Formby to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Formby to Sheffield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Sheffield is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Formby to Sheffield.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheffield?

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Formby to Sheffield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Formby to Sheffield by train, bus, 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 Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 49m
£21–52
Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Sheffieldcar 77.9 mi
1h 52m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus Gn4
4h 30m
£24–34

Formby to Sheffield by train and foot

220Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.6 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Sheffield via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to Sheffield Interchange/E2 twice a week. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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