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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Formby is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at School Lane via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Formby. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Oxford to Formby?

The distance between Oxford and Formby is 171 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Formby without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Oxford to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Formby bus from?

Oxford to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Formby train from?

Oxford to Formby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Formby?

The best way to get from Oxford to Formby is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Oxford to Formby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Formby train arrive?

Oxford to Formby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Formby is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Oxford to Formby.

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

Book your Oxford to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2196+ hotels available in Formby.

Oxford to Formby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 8m
£74–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 423
6h 36m
£42–99
Drive 172.3 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Formbycar 172.3 mi
3h 12m
£43–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 22m
£110–326
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 38m
£83–142
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 24m
£123–240

Oxford to Formby by train and foot

192Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Formby via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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