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 train between Windermere and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Formby. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Formby via Oxenholme Lake District, Wigan Wallgate and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

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 and line 47 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Windermere to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Formby train from?

Windermere to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Formby train arrive?

Windermere to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2189+ hotels available in Formby.

Windermere to Formby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 47 bus, and car

There are 3 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, line 47 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Rufford Roadbus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Alderson Crescentbus 47 / ...
2h 57m
£25–47
Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Formbycar 74.9 mi
1h 39m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
3h
£33–65

Windermere to Formby by train and bus

114Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Formby via Oxenholme Lake District, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 3h.

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