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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Formby is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Formby is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Formby. However, there are services departing from Islamic Centre and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Stirling to Formby?

The distance between Stirling and Formby is 247 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Formby without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Stirling to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Formby bus from?

Stirling to Formby bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Islamic Centre station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Formby?

The best way to get from Stirling to Formby is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Stirling to Formby bus arrive?

Stirling to Formby bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Formby is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Stirling to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2028+ hotels available in Formby.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stirling 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 7m
£56–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 20m
£31–111
Drive 222.3 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Formbycar 222.3 mi
4h 2m
£56–80
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 52m
£82–191
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 43m
£51–88
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 9m
£69–215
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 27m
£87–207
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 34m
£78–206

Stirling to Formby by train, foot, and bus

223Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Formby via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, Railway Station, Union Street, and Southport in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islamic Centre to Alderson Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Wellington Street in around 7h 20m.

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