What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Formby via London Euston and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Formby?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Formby is 208 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Formby without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Formby?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Waterloo Station to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Formby train from?

Waterloo Station to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Formby?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £320 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Formby train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Formby is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Waterloo Station to Formby.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Formby?

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2093+ hotels available in Formby.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 London Euston to Liverpool South ParkwayLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to FormbyHunts Cross - Southport / ...
4h 9m
£41–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
6h 40m
£13–33
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Formby218.2 mi
3h 52m
£55–80
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby
4h 54m
£79–264
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor StreetLondon Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 41m
£30–110
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
5h 57m
£117–320
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 29m
£228–407
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
5h 16m
£95–245

Waterloo Station to Formby by subway and train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.4 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Formby, England?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Formby via Euston station, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £8–23 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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