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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Formby is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.

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 28m 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 Alderson Crescent via Aintree Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

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 Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Formby?

The distance between Nottingham and Formby is 130 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 30m and costs £25 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs £25 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.

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 Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Formby is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 2202+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 30m
£25–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aintree Festival Zone Packagebus Gn4
5h 26m
£27–35
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Formbycar 103.6 mi
2h 28m
£26–37
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Leveltrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 44m
£31–67

Nottingham to Formby by train and foot

95Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–85 and the journey takes 2h 44m. 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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