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

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 School Lane station to Sefton Drive 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 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Formby
Leaves from School Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    School Lane
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sefton Drive
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kirkby
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sandhills
    12 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 375 and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Skelmersdale to Formby in North West, take the 375 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Princes Street (Stop Ec) station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 375375
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
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Stop Ec)
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    150 yd • 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 23.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 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.

Public transport stations close to Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is located at Railway Road, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Skelmersdale War Memorial.

Train stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Rainford

Bus stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
  • Liverpool Road
  • Wardens Club

Public transport stations close to Formby, North West

Formby is located at Formby, North West and the nearest public transport station is Langdale Avenue.

Bus stations close to Formby:

  • Langdale Avenue
  • Elbow Lane
  • Park Road

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 375 and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Skelmersdale to Formby in North West, take the 375 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Princes Street (Stop Ec) station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 375375
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
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Stop Ec)
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Formby?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skelmersdale to Formby?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 375, Bus 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 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Formby?

    The 319 bus line goes from School Lane station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale to Kirkby station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kirkby 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 19 min.

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

    Get on the 319 bus from the School Lane stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

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

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

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