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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Coach Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Southampton Central via Liverpool Lime Street, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Formby to Southampton?

The distance between Formby and Southampton is 287 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 17m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Formby to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Southampton bus from?

Formby to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Southampton train from?

Formby to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Formby to Southampton?

The best way to get from Formby to Southampton is to train via London which takes 5h 17m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Formby to Southampton bus arrive?

Formby to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Formby to Southampton train arrive?

Formby to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Formby to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Southampton is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Formby to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Formby to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Formby to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 17m
£103–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 58m
£47–80
Drive 234.7 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Southamptoncar 234.7 mi
4h 21m
£58–84
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 50m
£94–230
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 26m
£99–183
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 8m
£102–188
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 53m
£84–277
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
7h 29m
£142–297

Formby to Southampton by train and foot

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Distance: 285.4 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Southampton Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Coach Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 58m.

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