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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby to Formby is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkby to Formby is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Kirkby Bus Station and arriving at School Lane via Solar Road and Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Kirkby to Formby?

The distance between Kirkby and Formby is 20 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkby to Formby without a car is to line 133 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Kirkby to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby to Formby bus from?

Kirkby to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Kirkby Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkby to Formby bus arrive?

Kirkby to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Solar Road station.

Can I drive from Kirkby to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby to Formby is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Kirkby to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2155+ hotels available in Formby.

Kirkby to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 133 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkby to Formby by bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 133 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Waterloo Station133
1h 18m
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkby to Formby10.9 mi
16 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkby to Formby10.9 mi
16 min
£25–30
Line 21 bus, line 62 bus, train
1. Take the bus from James Holt Avenue to Solar Road835 / ...
2. Take the bus from Solar Road to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre62
3. Take the train from Bootle New Strand to Formby
1h 19m
£6–11
Line 21 bus, line 62 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Solar Road21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Solar Road to Bootle Strand Shopping Centre62
3. Take the bus from Bootle Strand Shopping Centre to School Lane47
1h 39m
£5–10

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkby to Formby.

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Kirkby, Knowsley, England and Formby, England?

Hattons Travel operates a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Waterloo Station hourly, and the journey takes 57 min.

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