What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to St Helens is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Formby to St Helens is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Church Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at St Helens Central via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Formby to St Helens?

The distance between Formby and St Helens is 23 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £10 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Formby to St Helens?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Formby to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to St Helens bus from?

Formby to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to St Helens train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to St Helens?

The best way to get from Formby to St Helens is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Formby to St Helens bus arrive?

Formby to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to St Helens is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Formby to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Formby to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2402+ hotels available in St Helens.

Formby to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to St Helens by train, bus, taxi, or car

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 Formby to Liverpool CentralSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens CentralLiverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
1h 20m
£11–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Station47
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Church Street10A / ...
2h 19m
£4–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to MoorfieldsSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Exchange Street10A
1h 55m
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to St Helens18.4 mi
27 min
£40–50
Drive 18.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to St Helens18.4 mi
27 min
£5–7

Formby to St Helens by train and foot

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1h 20mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Formby to St Helens.

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Formby, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Formby to St Helens Central via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Church Street via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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