What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Switch Island?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Switch Island is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Switch Island?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Switch Island is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Switch Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Close and arriving at Linacre Lane. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Switch Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Formby and arriving at Seaforth & Litherland. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Formby to Switch Island?

The distance between Formby and Switch Island is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Switch Island without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Switch Island without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Switch Island?

The train from Formby to Seaforth & Litherland takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Formby to Switch Island bus from?

Formby to Switch Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Switch Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Switch Island?

The best way to get from Formby to Switch Island is to train which takes 15 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £8 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Formby to Switch Island bus arrive?

Formby to Switch Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Linacre Lane station.

Where does the Formby to Switch Island train arrive?

Formby to Switch Island train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Seaforth & Litherland station.

Can I drive from Formby to Switch Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Switch Island is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Formby to Switch Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Formby to Switch Island?

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Where can I stay near Switch Island?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Switch Island.

Formby to Switch Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Switch Island 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 Seaforth & Litherlandtrain Southport - Liverpool Central
15 min
£4–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Linacre Lanebus X2
37 min
£1–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Switch Islandtaxi 7.6 mi
12 min
£18–23
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Switch Islandcar 7.6 mi
12 min
£2–3
Train via Old Roan
1. Take the train from Formby to Sandhillstrain Southport - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Sandhills to Old Roantrain Hunts Cross - Ormskirk / ...
46 min
£8–18

Formby to Switch Island by train

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Formby, England and Switch Island, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Formby to Seaforth & Litherland every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Church Close to Linacre Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 37 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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