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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Formby is to bus which costs £12 - £30 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Formby. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Formby via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Leeds to Formby?

The distance between Leeds and Formby is 86 miles. The road distance is 76.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £22 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Leeds to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Formby bus from?

Leeds to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Formby train from?

Leeds to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Formby?

The best way to get from Leeds to Formby is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Leeds to Formby bus arrive?

Leeds to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Leeds to Formby train arrive?

Leeds to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Formby is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Leeds to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2137+ hotels available in Formby.

Leeds to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 47 bus

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

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 Leeds to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
2h 22m
£22–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
4h 42m
£13–30
Drive 76 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Formby76 mi
1h 25m
£19–28
Train, line 47 bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Alderson Crescent47 / ...
3h 20m
£16–51

Leeds to Formby by train and foot

261Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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