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

The cheapest way to get from Lathom to Formby is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lathom to Formby is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £29 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Lathom and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Lathom to Formby. However, there are services departing from Three Oaks and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lathom and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Lathom to Formby. However, there are services departing from Burscough Bridge and arriving at Formby via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Lathom to Formby?

The distance between Lathom and Formby is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lathom to Formby without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £11 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Lathom to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lathom to Formby bus from?

Lathom to Formby bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Three Oaks station.

Where do I catch the Lathom to Formby train from?

Lathom to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burscough Bridge station.

Train or bus from Lathom to Formby?

The best way to get from Lathom to Formby is to train which takes 41 min and costs £11 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 312 bus and line 375 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Lathom to Formby bus arrive?

Lathom to Formby bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lathom to Formby train arrive?

Lathom to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Lathom to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Lathom to Formby is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Lathom to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Formby.

Lathom to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, line 312 bus, and line 375 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lathom to Formby by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burscough Bridge to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to FormbySouthport - Hunts Cross / ...
41 min
£12–14
Drive 13 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lathom to Formby13 mi
20 min
£4–5
Line 312 bus, line 375 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Three Oaks to Bus Station312
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Street375 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Alderson Crescent47
1h 35m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lathom to Formby13 mi
20 min
£29–40

Lathom to Formby by train

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Distance: 14.6 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Burscough Bridge to Formby via Southport in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Three Oaks to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street in around 1h 35m.

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