How to get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby by bus and train?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby - Bus Timetable

The 86A bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby runs from 04:52 to 23:24, with departures every 5-20 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby by bus and train

To get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 86A bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport station to Liverpool South Parkway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Liverpool John Lennon Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Formby on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 86A86A
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Formby
Leaves from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 86A86A
    Wait for bus
    86A
    Liverpool One
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby

The distance between Liverpool John Lennon Airport, North West and Formby, North West is approximately 33.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby

To check the bus and train timetable from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and destination (Formby), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 86A, Train line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Train line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Formby?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby?

    The 86A bus line goes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport station near Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool Airport to Liverpool South Parkway station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Liverpool South Parkway station near Formby in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Formby by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool Airport and Formby in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Liverpool John Lennon Airport to get to Formby?

    Get on the 86A bus from the Liverpool John Lennon Airport stop near Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Formby?

    Get off the bus at the Liverpool South Parkway station, which is closest to Formby in North West.

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