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

The cheapest way to get from York to Formby is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 13m.

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 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Formby. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at School Lane via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

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 3h 16m.

How far is it from York to Formby?

The distance between York and Formby is 116 miles. The road distance is 100.6 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 3h 16m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from York to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Formby bus from?

York to Formby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Formby?

The best way to get from York to Formby is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the York to Formby bus arrive?

York to Formby bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

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 58m to drive from York to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

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York to Formby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 16m
£37–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
6h 13m
£16–32
Drive 100 mi
1. Drive from York to Formbycar 100 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus X2 / ...
3h 56m
£32–57

York to Formby by train and foot

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to School Lane via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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