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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Formby is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 12m.

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 7m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Formby. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at School Lane via Promenade, Cheltenham, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Swindon to Formby?

The distance between Swindon and Formby is 189 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 which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Swindon to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Formby bus from?

Swindon to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

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.

Train or bus from Swindon to Formby?

The best way to get from Swindon to Formby is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Swindon to Formby bus arrive?

Swindon to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Royal Well Bus 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 7m 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 2103+ hotels available in Formby.

Swindon to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon 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
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
4h 47m
£42–120
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool One
7h 12m
£23–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham RacecourseCf6
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Liverpool, Liverpool OneCf4
6h 47m
£47–67
Drive 180.9 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Formby180.9 mi
3h 7m
£46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
6h 7m
£89–222

Swindon to Formby by train

125Weekly Trains

4h 47mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Formby via Cheltenham Racecourse, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Adelphi Hotel, and Liverpool Central in around 6h 47m.

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