What is the cheapest way to get from Halewood to Formby Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Halewood to Formby Beach is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Halewood to Formby Beach?

The fastest way to get from Halewood to Formby Beach is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct train between Halewood and Formby Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Halewood to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Halewood and arriving at Freshfield via Hunts Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Halewood to Formby Beach?

The distance between Halewood and Formby Beach is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.

How do I travel from Halewood to Formby Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Halewood to Formby Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Halewood to Formby Beach?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Halewood to Formby Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halewood to Formby Beach train from?

Halewood to Formby Beach train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hunts Cross station.

Where does the Halewood to Formby Beach train arrive?

Halewood to Formby Beach train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Freshfield station.

Can I drive from Halewood to Formby Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Halewood to Formby Beach is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Halewood to Formby Beach.

How do I get a train ticket from Halewood to Formby Beach?

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Where can I stay near Formby Beach?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Formby Beach.

Halewood to Formby Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, line 79 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Halewood to Formby Beach 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 Hunts Cross to Freshfieldtrain Hunts Cross - Southport
1h
£7–11
Drive 21.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Halewood to Formby Beachcar 21.5 mi
31 min
£6–8
Line 79 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Road to Hawke Streetbus 79
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 34m
£10–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Halewood to Formby Beachtaxi 21.5 mi
31 min
£45–60
Line 81 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hunts Cross Station to Bootle New Strand Stationbus 81 / ...
2. Take the train from Bootle New Strand to Freshfieldtrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 38m
£6–8

Halewood to Formby Beach by train

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Map of how to get from Halewood to Formby Beach.

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Halewood, England and Formby Beach, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Hunts Cross to Freshfield every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 47 min.

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