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

The cheapest way to get from York to Formby is to train and bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Formby is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between York and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from York to Formby. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Formby via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from York to Formby?

The distance between York and Formby is 111 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Formby without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from York to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Formby train from?

York to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Where does the York to Formby train arrive?

York to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from York to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Formby is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from York to Formby.

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

Book your York to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2156+ hotels available in Formby.

York to Formby - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from York to Formby by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 40m
£25–48
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetX2 / ...
4h 11m
£19–46
Drive 100.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Formby100.2 mi
1h 57m
£25–36

York to Formby by train and foot

134Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 110.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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