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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Formby is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Formby. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Formby via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Swindon to Formby?

The distance between Swindon and Formby is 188 miles. The road distance is 181.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Formby without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 53m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Swindon to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Formby train from?

Swindon to Formby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Swindon to Formby train arrive?

Swindon to Formby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Formby is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Swindon to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2270+ hotels available in Formby.

Swindon to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Formby by train, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4h 53m
£80–165
Drive 180.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Formbycar 180.9 mi
3h 8m
£46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 19m
£81–224
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 4m
£91–181

Swindon to Formby by train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Formby via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 53m.

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