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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Formby is to bus via Preston which costs £16 - £60 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Formby. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Formby?

The distance between Sunderland and Formby is 194 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Formby without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 5h 7m and costs £40 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Formby bus from?

Sunderland to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Sunderland to Formby?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Formby is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Sunderland to Formby bus arrive?

Sunderland to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Formby is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sunderland to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2115+ hotels available in Formby.

Sunderland to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Formby by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 20 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 7m
£44–130
Bus via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
6h 51m
£17–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One170 / ...
6h 15m
£26–61
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Formby141 mi
3h 10m
£36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)NCL - LPL
6h 10m
£68–144

Sunderland to Formby by bus, train, and foot

129Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Formby via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Adelphi Hotel, and Liverpool Central in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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