How to get from Skelmersdale to Formby by bus and train?

From Skelmersdale to Formby by bus and train

To get from Skelmersdale to Formby in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 319 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Headbolt Lane Interchange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Sandhills station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Skelmersdale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Formby on the Moovit app.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Formby
Leaves from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby Bus Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Interchange
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sandhills
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Formby

The distance between Skelmersdale, North West and Formby, North West is approximately 37.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale to Formby

To check the bus and train timetable from Skelmersdale to Formby using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skelmersdale) 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 Skelmersdale to Formby?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 319, Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Formby?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Formby?

    The 319 bus line goes from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale to Headbolt Lane Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Headbolt Lane Interchange station near Formby in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skelmersdale to Formby by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale and Formby in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skelmersdale to get to Formby?

    Get on the 319 bus from the Old Skelmersdale War Memorial stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skelmersdale and Formby?

    Get off the bus at the Headbolt Lane Interchange station, which is closest to Formby in North West.

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