There are 5 ways to get from Northampton 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- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
3h 43m£67–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21
5h 41m£22–32Drive 153.6 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Formbycar 153.6 mi
2h 41m£38–55Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
3h 55m£27–121Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
6h 4m£29–63
Northampton to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Formby is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Formby via Milton Keynes Central and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Northampton and Formby is 171 miles. The road distance is 154.5 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Formby without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Northampton to Formby, including transfers.
Northampton to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Northampton to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Formby is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Northampton to Formby via Milton Keynes Central and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £50–75
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £100–140
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–28
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Northampton to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Formby is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Northampton to Formby.
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