🚌 Bus from Formby to Southport
4 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~12 min | 57 | 06:39 | 22:56 | Three Tuns Lane (adj) |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~11 min | 40 | 06:23 | 22:04 | School Lane (adj) |
| 44 | Arriva North West | ~15 min | 33 | 07:05 | 22:50 | Formby Station (Stop C) |
| 46B | Arriva North West | ~8 min | 2 | 05:36 | 06:06 | Lighthouse Lane (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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Formby to Southport?
4 routes run directly from Formby to Southport: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 44 (Arriva North West), the 46B (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Formby to Southport?
Around 12 minutes on the 47, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Formby to Southport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 47) leaves around 06:39 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Formby to Southport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.