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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Formby is to bus via Bristol which costs £28 - £75 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Formby is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Formby. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at School Lane via Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Formby. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Penzance to Formby?

The distance between Penzance and Formby is 396 miles. The road distance is 365.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Formby without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £80 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Penzance to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Formby bus from?

Penzance to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Formby?

The best way to get from Penzance to Formby is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £80 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Penzance to Formby bus arrive?

Penzance to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Formby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Formby is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Penzance to Formby.

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

Book your Penzance to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Formby.

Penzance to Formby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Penzance to Birmingham New StreetPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
8h 32m
£81–283
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool One
12h 23m
£29–72
Drive 363.4 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Formby363.4 mi
6h 15m
£91–132
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
9h 14m
£76–303
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
9h 3m
£85–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
13h 32m
£45–97
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
6h 36m
£78–237
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
8h
£109–374
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
10h 1m
£98–321

Penzance to Formby by train

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Distance: 393.7 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to School Lane via Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 12h 23m.

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