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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Formby is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Formby. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Formby. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Formby via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Solihull to Formby?

The distance between Solihull and Formby is 107 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Formby without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Solihull to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Formby bus from?

Solihull to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Formby train from?

Solihull to Formby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Formby?

The best way to get from Solihull to Formby is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Solihull to Formby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Solihull to Formby train arrive?

Solihull to Formby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Solihull to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Formby is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Solihull to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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Solihull to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Formby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 16m
£39–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
5h 9m
£25–59
Drive 112.1 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Formbycar 112.1 mi
2h 8m
£28–41
Line 4 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Park Stbus 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain
4. Take the train from Moorfields to Formbytrain
5h 16m
£47–95

Solihull to Formby by train and foot

191Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 5h 9m.

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