There are 6 ways to get from Knowsley to Formby by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Huyton to Liverpool Lime StreetWigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 4m£9–13Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knowsley to Formby15.3 mi
22 min£4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bluebell Lane to Moorfields10A
- Take the train from Moorfields to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 17m£9–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Knowsley to Formby15.3 mi
22 min£30–45Line 89 bus, train
- Take the bus from Longview Crescent to Hunts Cross Station89
- Take the train from Hunts Cross to FormbyHunts Cross - Southport
1h 28m£6–10Bus
- Take the bus from Longview Lane to Queen Square Bus Station10A
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School LaneX2
1h 38m£4–7
Knowsley to Formby by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knowsley to Formby is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Knowsley to Formby is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knowsley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Longview Lane and arriving at School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Knowsley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Huyton and arriving at Formby via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Knowsley and Formby is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.
The best way to get from Knowsley to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £13.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Knowsley to Formby, including transfers.
Knowsley to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Longview Lane station.
Knowsley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Huyton station.
The best way to get from Knowsley to Formby is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Knowsley, England and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Huyton to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longview Lane to School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Huyton to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool Central to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Moorfields to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Hunts Cross to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bluebell Lane to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Longview Crescent to Hunts Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Longview Lane to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Key Cars
- Phone
- +44 151424 3666
Halton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 424 1234
- Website
- haltontaxis.co.uk
One Call Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 928 3535
- Website
- onecalltaxis.com
LCR Black Cab Taxis Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 345 6050
- Website
- lcrtaxis.co.uk
Delta Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 922 7373
- Website
- deltataxis.net
Comcab Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 298 2222
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
District Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 733 733
- Website
- districttaxisfrodsham.co.uk
Apec Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 575 757
- Website
- apectaxis.com
ABC Taxis Runcorn
- Phone
- +44 1928 577 777
JT Transfers
- Phone
- +44 7783 184310
- Website
- jttransfers.co.uk
Hackney Direct
- Phone
- +44 1516018888
- Website
- hackneydirect.com
Chester Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 1244421024
- Website
- taxis-in-chester.co.uk
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
Cable Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 299 996
Apollo1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 321 666
Hooton Station Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 339 6767
New Brighton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 639 6666
Handy Cars
- Phone
- +44 151 630 2020
Circle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 355 9990
- Website
- circlecabs.co.uk
A2Bcabs Ellesmere Port
- Phone
- +44 151 321 2242
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More Questions & Answers
Knowsley to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
Knowsley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knowsley to Formby is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Knowsley to Formby.
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