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 £4 - £8 and takes 1h 58m.

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 - £9.

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 Leigh Avenue and arriving at School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £6 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m 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 North West, depart from Leigh Avenue 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 1m and costs £6 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Widnes to Formby bus arrive?

Widnes to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, 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 2112+ 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

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 Liverpool South Parkway to FormbyHunts Cross - Southport / ...
1h 1m
£7–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leigh Avenue to Queen Square Bus Station79C
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School LaneX2
1h 58m
£5–7
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Station61 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 56m
£10–12
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Formby22.5 mi
27 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Formby22.5 mi
27 min
£45–60

Widnes to Formby by train

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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 £4–7 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Avenue to School Lane via Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

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