There are 5 ways to get from Rhyl to Formby by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Rhyl to Chester
- Take the train from Chester to Moorfields
- Take the train from Moorfields to Formby
2h 19m£22–39Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rhyl to Chester
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School LaneX2
3h 34m£13–29Drive 53.8 mi
- Drive from Rhyl to Formby53.8 mi
1h 18m£14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rhyl to Formby53.8 mi
1h 18m£110–140Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Holywell Bus Station Stand 311M / ...
- Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Bus Interchange11
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School LaneX2
4h 59m£14–24
Rhyl to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhyl to Formby is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rhyl to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhyl station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C and arriving at School Lane via Holywell Bus Station Stand 3, Chester Bus Interchange, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhyl to Formby. However, there are services departing from Rhyl and arriving at Formby via Chester and Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Rhyl and Formby is 58 miles. The road distance is 54.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rhyl to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Rhyl to Formby, including transfers.
Rhyl to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C.
Rhyl to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhyl station.
The best way to get from Rhyl to Formby is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Rhyl, Wales and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Rhyl to Formby via Chester and Moorfields in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to School Lane via Holywell Bus Station Stand 3, Chester Bus Interchange, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 59m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Rhyl to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rhyl to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Chester to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Moorfields to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Bus from Railway Station to Hood street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Wales
Bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Arriva Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Rhylcabs
- Phone
- +44 1745 270 759
Coastline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1745 366 666
Abacus Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1745 400 891
- Website
- abacustaxis.net
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More Questions & Answers
Rhyl to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Holywell Bus Station Stand 3.
Rhyl to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhyl to Formby is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Rhyl to Formby.
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