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 Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkby to Formby. However, there are services departing from Kirkby and arriving at Formby via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Kirkby to Formby?

The distance between Kirkby and Formby is 15 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 train which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 42 min 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 do I catch the Kirkby to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirkby to Formby?

The best way to get from Kirkby to Formby is to train which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 133 bus, which costs and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Kirkby to Formby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kirkby to Formby train arrive?

Kirkby to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Sandhills 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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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 train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkby to Sandhillstrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Sandhills to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
42 min
£8–20
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkby to Formbycar 10.9 mi
16 min
£3–4
Line 133 bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Waterloo Stationbus 133
1h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkby to Formbytaxi 10.9 mi
16 min
£25–30
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Hood streetbus 20
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
1h 59m
£3–11

Kirkby to Formby by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a train from Kirkby to Formby via Sandhills in around 42 min. Alternatively, Hattons Travel operates a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Waterloo Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 57 min.

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