What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Formby Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Formby Beach is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Formby Beach?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Formby Beach is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Formby Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Freshfield via Wigan Wallgate and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Formby Beach?

The distance between Preston and Formby Beach is 24 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Formby Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Formby Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £8 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Formby Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Preston to Formby Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Formby Beach train from?

Preston to Formby Beach train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Formby Beach?

The best way to get from Preston to Formby Beach is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £8 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Formby Beach train arrive?

Preston to Formby Beach train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Preston to Formby Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Formby Beach is 26 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Preston to Formby Beach.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Formby Beach?

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Where can I stay near Formby Beach?

There are 2154+ hotels available in Formby Beach.

Preston to Formby Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Formby Beach by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union Streetbus X2
1h 20m
£8–9
Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Formby Beachcar 25.9 mi
50 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain
3. Take the train from Southport to Freshfieldtrain
1h 35m
£20–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Formby Beachtaxi 25.9 mi
50 min
£60–75

Preston to Formby Beach by bus, foot, and train

437Weekly Services

1h 20mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Formby Beach, England?

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Railway Station to Union Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Freshfield via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 35m.

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