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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Widnes is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Widnes is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Widnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Kingsway Hotel via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Widnes?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Formby to Widnes?

The distance between Formby and Widnes is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £6 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Formby to Widnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Widnes bus from?

Formby to Widnes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Widnes train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Widnes?

The best way to get from Formby to Widnes is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £6 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Formby to Widnes bus arrive?

Formby to Widnes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Widnes train arrive?

Formby to Widnes train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Formby to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Widnes is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Formby to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2807+ hotels available in Widnes.

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

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

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 South Parkwaytrain Southport - Hunts Cross
1h 4m
£7–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus 61 / ...
2h 12m
£5–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus 61 / ...
1h 53m
£10
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Widnescar 22.3 mi
26 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Widnestaxi 22.3 mi
26 min
£45–60

Formby to Widnes by train

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Formby to Liverpool South Parkway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Kingsway Hotel via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 12m.

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