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 - £7 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 42m.

How far is it from Formby to Woolton?

The distance between Formby and Woolton is 20 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 1h 14m and costs £8 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Formby to Woolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Woolton bus from?

Formby to Woolton bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Church Close station.

Train or bus from Formby to Woolton?

The best way to get from Formby to Woolton is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Formby to Woolton bus arrive?

Formby to Woolton bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Bootle Strand Shopping Centre 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.

Where can I stay near Woolton?

There are 2723+ 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 Liverpool CentralSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Hunts CrossOrmskirk - Hunts Cross / ...
1h 14m
£9–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre47
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Kings Drive81A / ...
1h 42m
£4–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Bootle New StrandSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bootle Bus Station to Kings Drive81A / ...
1h 16m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Woolton17.4 mi
31 min
£55–70
Drive 17.4 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Woolton17.4 mi
31 min
£5–7

Formby to Woolton by train and bus

359Weekly Services

1h 14mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Woolton.

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Allerton Road via Liverpool Central, Hunts Cross, and Hunts Cross Station in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Kings Drive via Bootle Strand Shopping Centre and Bootle Bus Station in around 1h 42m.

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