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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Formby is to bus and train which costs £13 - £40 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at School Lane via Aintree Station and Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Formby via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Formby?

The distance between Nottingham and Formby is 129 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Formby without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Nottingham to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Formby bus from?

Nottingham to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Formby train from?

Nottingham to Formby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Formby?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Formby is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £29 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Nottingham to Formby bus arrive?

Nottingham to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aintree Festival Zone Package station.

Where does the Nottingham to Formby train arrive?

Nottingham to Formby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Formby is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Nottingham to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Formby.

Nottingham to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Liverpool South ParkwayNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to FormbyHunts Cross - Southport / ...
3h 25m
£29–85
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 47m
£13–37
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Formby103.6 mi
2h 27m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aintree Festival Zone PackageGn4
5h 34m
£23–33

Nottingham to Formby by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Formby.

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Distance: 128.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Formby via Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aintree Festival Zone Package twice a week. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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