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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Formby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Formby is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at School Lane via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Edge Hill Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Formby. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Formby via Darlington and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Whitby to Formby?

The distance between Whitby and Formby is 176 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Formby without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Whitby to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Formby bus from?

Whitby to Formby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Formby train from?

Whitby to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Formby?

The best way to get from Whitby to Formby is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Whitby to Formby bus arrive?

Whitby to Formby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Formby train arrive?

Whitby to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Formby is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Whitby to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2156+ hotels available in Formby.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Whitby to Formby by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop SX93
2. Take the train from Scarborough to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 37m
£34–106
Bus, train via York
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 53m
Drive 148.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Formby148.1 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to DarlingtonWhitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 49m
£42–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill Station
9h 20m

Whitby to Formby by bus, train, and foot

68Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Formby via Darlington, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to School Lane via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Edge Hill Station, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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