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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Formby is to bus which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 21m.

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 18m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

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 Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Penzance to Formby?

The distance between Penzance and Formby is 396 miles. The road distance is 364.9 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 9h 7m and costs £180 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Formby train from?

Penzance to Formby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 9h 7m and costs £180 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Penzance to Formby bus arrive?

Penzance to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Formby train arrive?

Penzance to Formby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Formby is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Penzance to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Formby.

Penzance to Formby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
9h 7m
£182–316
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
8h 38m
£74–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
14h 21m
£81–193
Drive 362.8 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Formbycar 362.8 mi
6h 18m
£91–131
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 58m
£180–338
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain
7h 12m
£83–325
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 6m
£149–402
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
10h 35m
£113–456

Penzance to Formby by train and foot

106Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£182Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Formby.

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Distance: 394.1 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Formby via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 14h 21m.

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