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 £25 - £90 and takes 9h 9m.

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 20m 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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

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 South Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Formby to Southampton?

The distance between Formby and Southampton is 245 miles. The road distance is 236.6 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 which takes 6h and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train, bus or fly from Formby to Southampton?

The best way to get from Formby to Southampton is to train which takes 6h and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Formby to Southampton bus arrive?

Formby to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Formby to Southampton train arrive?

Formby to Southampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Formby to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Southampton is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m 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?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Southampton.

Formby to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Formby to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h
£41–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
9h 9m
£25–90
Drive 235.2 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Southamptoncar 235.2 mi
4h 20m
£57–82
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
7h 37m
£84–230
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 - Fareham / ...
8h 6m
£95–288
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4h 24m
£80–185
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 11m
£81–266

Formby to Southampton by train

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Formby to Southampton Central via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Coach Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 9m.

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