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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Wakefield is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Formby to Wakefield?

The distance between Formby and Wakefield is 86 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Formby to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Formby to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Formby to Wakefield bus arrive?

Formby to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Formby to Wakefield train arrive?

Formby to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Formby to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Wakefield is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Formby to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2145+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Formby to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 231 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Wakefield by train, bus, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 27m
£33–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5h 39m
£14–50
Drive 74.8 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Wakefieldcar 74.8 mi
1h 34m
£19–27
Train, line 231 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 232 / ...
3h 48m
£30–53

Formby to Wakefield by train and foot

119Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Wakefield.

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Distance: 85.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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