There are 5 ways to get from Maghull to Formby by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maghull to SandhillsOrmskirk - Liverpool Central
- Take the train from Sandhills to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
46 min£7–11Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maghull to Formby7.7 mi
12 min£2–3Line 133 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hunt Road to Waterloo Station133
- Take the train from Waterloo (Merseyside) to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Maghull to Formby7.7 mi
12 min£19–23Line 300 bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Dodds Lane to Leicester Street300
- Take the bus from Union Street to Alderson Crescent47
1h 14m£5–6
Maghull to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maghull to Formby is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Maghull to Formby is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £19 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Maghull to Formby. However, there are services departing from Dodds Lane and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Maghull to Formby. However, there are services departing from Maghull and arriving at Formby via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Maghull and Formby is 16 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from Maghull to Formby without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £11.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Maghull to Formby, including transfers.
Maghull to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Dodds Lane station.
Maghull to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Maghull station.
The best way to get from Maghull to Formby is to train which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and line 47 bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Maghull, England and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Maghull to Formby via Sandhills in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodds Lane to Alderson Crescent via Leicester Street and Union Street in around 1h 14m.
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- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Maghull to Sandhills
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Sandhills to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Waterloo (Merseyside) to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- 01744 811818
- info@hattonstravel.co.uk
- Website
- hattonstravel.co.uk
Bus from Hunt Road to Waterloo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.hattonstravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Dodds Lane to Leicester Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Union Street to Alderson Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- £19–23
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
Ormskirk Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 57 57
Blueline Five-O Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 50 50
- Website
- ormskirktaxis.com
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
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More Questions & Answers
Maghull to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Leicester Street station.
Maghull to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Sandhills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maghull to Formby is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Maghull to Formby.
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