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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Formby is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Formby is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at School Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Formby. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Formby via Waterloo station, London Euston and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Guildford to Formby?

The distance between Guildford and Formby is 237 miles. The road distance is 224.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Formby without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Guildford to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Formby bus from?

Guildford to Formby bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Formby train from?

Guildford to Formby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train, bus or fly from Guildford to Formby?

The best way to get from Guildford to Formby is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £290 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Guildford to Formby bus arrive?

Guildford to Formby bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Formby train arrive?

Guildford to Formby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Formby is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Guildford to Formby.

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

Book your Guildford to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2108+ hotels available in Formby.

Guildford to Formby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Guildford to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London WaterlooGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South ParkwayLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 13m
£60–169
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
5h 44m
£55–205
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool One
7h 50m
Drive 222.9 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Formby222.9 mi
4h 6m
£56–80
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
6h 8m
£76–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
8h 32m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
5h 14m
£71–245
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 2m
£104–290
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
5h 42m
£95–221

Guildford to Formby by train and subway

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Formby via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to School Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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