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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Formby is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Bus Station and Rufford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Windermere to Formby?

The distance between Windermere and Formby is 75 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Formby without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £16 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Windermere to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Formby bus from?

Windermere to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Where does the Windermere to Formby bus arrive?

Windermere to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Formby is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Windermere to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2202+ hotels available in Formby.

Windermere to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Formby by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union Streetbus X2 / ...
2h 46m
£16–84
Line 555 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Blackhall Roadbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Stationbus 41A / ...
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wellington Streetbus X2 / ...
5. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Alderson Crescentbus 47
3h 51m
£16–92
Drive 74.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Formbycar 74.9 mi
1h 39m
£19–27
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
6h 20m
£20–43

Windermere to Formby by train, bus, and foot

113Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Alderson Crescent via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Rufford Road in around 6h 20m.

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