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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Skegness is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Skegness via Liverpool Lime Street, Leeds and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Formby to Skegness?

The distance between Formby and Skegness is 224 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Skegness without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 6h 38m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Formby to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Skegness train from?

Formby to Skegness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Where does the Formby to Skegness train arrive?

Formby to Skegness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Formby to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Skegness is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Formby to Skegness.

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

Book your Formby to Skegness train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Skegness.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 38m
£52–167
Drive 165 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Skegnesscar 165 mi
3h 28m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
7h 4m
£45–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Mill Innbus B5 / ...
8h 17m

Formby to Skegness by train and foot

82Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Skegness.

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Skegness via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Leeds, and Grantham in around 6h 38m.

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