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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Woolton is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Woolton is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Woolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Woolton. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Kings Drive via Bootle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Woolton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Formby and arriving at Hunts Cross. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Formby to Woolton?

The distance between Formby and Woolton is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Woolton without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Formby to Hunts Cross takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Formby to Woolton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Woolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Woolton?

The best way to get from Formby to Woolton is to train which takes 49 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Formby to Woolton bus arrive?

Formby to Woolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bootle Strand Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Formby to Woolton train arrive?

Formby to Woolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hunts Cross station.

Can I drive from Formby to Woolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Woolton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Formby to Woolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Woolton?

There are 2731+ hotels available in Woolton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Woolton 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 Hunts Crosstrain Southport - Hunts Cross
49 min
£4–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Bootle New Strandtrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Kings Drivebus 81A / ...
1h 8m
£8–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Wooltontaxi 17.4 mi
31 min
£55–70
Drive 17.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Wooltoncar 17.4 mi
31 min
£5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Bootle Strand Shopping Centrebus X2
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Kings Drivebus 81A / ...
1h 31m
£4–6

Formby to Woolton by train

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Formby to Hunts Cross every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Kings Drive via Bootle Strand Shopping Centre and Bootle Bus Station in around 1h 31m.

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