Bus from Formby to Birkdale
3 direct routes · 18–24 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birkdale as of 06:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Formby, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~24 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:39 | 22:56 | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Weld Road (adj) | — |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~22 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 06:24 | 22:05 | Green Lane (adj) | Weld Road (adj) | — |
| 46B | Arriva North West | ~18 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:37 | 06:07 | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Vaughan Road (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Formby on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 47 bus, X2 bus or 46B bus timetable.
Fares from Formby to Birkdale
- £2.00 adult single on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Formby to Birkdale?
3 routes run directly from Formby to Birkdale: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 46B (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 47, 31 times each weekday — board at Three Tuns Lane (adj) and get off at Weld Road (adj), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Formby to Birkdale?
Between 18 minutes on the 46B and 24 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Formby to Birkdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Formby to Birkdale?
An adult single from Formby to Birkdale is £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Green Lane (adj) to Weld Road (adj). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.