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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Chorley is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Chorley is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Chorley station. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Chorley via Southport and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Formby to Chorley?

The distance between Formby and Chorley is 46 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Chorley without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Formby to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Chorley bus from?

Formby to Chorley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Chorley train from?

Formby to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Train or bus from Formby to Chorley?

The best way to get from Formby to Chorley is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Formby to Chorley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Chorley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Chorley is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Formby to Chorley.

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

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

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Formby to Chorley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Chorley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain
2. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
3. Take the train from Bolton to Chorleytrain
2h 11m
£15–31
Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Chorleycar 25.1 mi
41 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109 / ...
2h 52m
£8–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Chorleytaxi 25.1 mi
41 min
£110–140
Train, line 632 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 632
2h 14m
£11–21
Line 375 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chapel Streetbus 311
4h 1m

Formby to Chorley by train

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Chorley via Southport and Bolton in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Bus Station via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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