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 £26 - £120 and takes 7h 54m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £80.

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, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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 219.6 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 4h 9m and costs £75 - £140.

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 bus from?

Waterloo Station to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 4h 9m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £120 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £550 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Formby bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Formby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

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 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 2244+ hotels available in Formby.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Formby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
4h 9m
£77–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
7h 54m
£27–117
Drive 218.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Formbycar 218.3 mi
3h 54m
£53–77
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 47m
£86–334
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
£83–184
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 1m
£124–518
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
5h 47m
£278–593
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 21m
£124–289

Waterloo Station to Formby by subway and train

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, 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 London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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