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 £21 - £80 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Formby is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Formby. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at School Lane via London Victoria, Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

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 Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Formby?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Formby is 208 miles. The road distance is 219.6 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 3h 44m and costs £40 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Waterloo Station to Formby, including transfers.

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

Waterloo Station to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

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 3h 44m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £80 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £380 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Formby bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Formby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Formby is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 2160+ 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 Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 44m
£44–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
8h 12m
£22–75
Drive 218.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Formbycar 218.3 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain
4h 58m
£71–257
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 40m
£29–112
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
5h 49m
£120–373
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 3m
£221–669
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
5h 26m
£84–237

Waterloo Station to Formby by subway, train, and foot

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–200 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to School Lane via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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