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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Formby is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Formby is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Formby. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Formby. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Formby via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Widnes to Formby?

The distance between Widnes and Formby is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Widnes to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Formby bus from?

Widnes to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Vicarage Road station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Formby train from?

Widnes to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Formby?

The best way to get from Widnes to Formby is to train which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Widnes to Formby bus arrive?

Widnes to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Widnes to Formby train arrive?

Widnes to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Formby is 23 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Widnes to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2163+ hotels available in Formby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formbytrain Hunts Cross - Southport
1h
£10–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus X2
2h 5m
£5–7
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
2h 3m
£6–11
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Formbycar 22.5 mi
27 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Formbytaxi 22.5 mi
27 min
£45–60

Widnes to Formby by train

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Formby, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Formby every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–9 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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