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 Station 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 18 min.

78min
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 Station
    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
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Skelmersdale to Formby by bus

To get from Skelmersdale to Formby in North West, take the 385 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Town Lane Kew station. Next, take the 44 bus from Scarisbrick New Road station to Formby Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 385385
Bus - 4444
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 - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Wellington Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Lane Kew
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scarisbrick New Road
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Formby Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Formby Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    80 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 37.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 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 Park Road.

Train stations close to Formby:

  • Freshfield
  • Formby
  • Hightown

Bus stations close to Formby:

  • Park Road
  • Elbow Lane
  • Kings Road

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From Skelmersdale to Formby by bus

To get from Skelmersdale to Formby in North West, take the 385 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Town Lane Kew station. Next, take the 44 bus from Scarisbrick New Road station to Formby Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 385385
Bus - 4444
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 - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Wellington Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Lane Kew
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scarisbrick New Road
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Formby Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Formby Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 319, Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 385, Bus line 44.

  • 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 18 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 Kirkby Bus Stn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kirkby Bus Stn 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 18 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 Kirkby Bus Stn station, which is closest to Formby in North West.

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