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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Whitby is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Whitby via Liverpool Lime Street and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Formby to Whitby?

The distance between Formby and Whitby is 176 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Formby to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Whitby bus from?

Formby to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Whitby?

The best way to get from Formby to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Formby to Whitby bus arrive?

Formby to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Whitby train arrive?

Formby to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Formby to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Whitby is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Formby to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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Formby to Whitby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Whitby by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarborough
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus StationX93
6h 5m
£35–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Stand Z172 / ...
9h 6m
£20–44
Train, bus via York
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to YorkLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
6h 30m
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Whitby147.4 mi
2h 49m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Darlington to WhitbyDarlington - Whitby
6h 42m
£39–85
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbrough
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
6h 58m
£40–123

Formby to Whitby by train, foot, and bus

103Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.5 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Whitby via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Darlington in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Stand Z, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 9h 6m.

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