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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Windermere is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Leicester Street, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Windermere via Southport, Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Formby to Windermere?

The distance between Formby and Windermere is 90 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Windermere without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Formby to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Windermere bus from?

Formby to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Windermere train from?

Formby to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Formby to Windermere?

The best way to get from Formby to Windermere is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Formby to Windermere bus arrive?

Formby to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Windermere train arrive?

Formby to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Formby to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Windermere is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Formby to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Formby to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Windermere 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 via Wigan North Western
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 31m
£36–73
Drive 76 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Windermerecar 76 mi
1h 35m
£19–27
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5h 28m
£20–36
Train
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3h 53m
£23–61

Formby to Windermere by train

113Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Formby to Windermere.

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Distance: 89.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Windermere via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Thwaite Lane via Leicester Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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