Bus from Liverpool to Formby
2 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 22:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Formby as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Liverpool, 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 | ~53 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 25 | 07:08 | 22:17 | Leeds Street (adj) | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Bootle, Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton & 1 more |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~48 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 05:44 | 21:28 | Leeds Street (adj) | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Bootle, Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Liverpool 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 or X2 bus timetable.
Fares from Liverpool to Formby
- £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 Liverpool to Formby?
2 routes run directly from Liverpool to Formby: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 47, 28 times each weekday — board at Leeds Street (adj) and get off at Three Tuns Lane (adj), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Liverpool to Formby?
Around 53 minutes on the 47, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bootle, Litherland, Crosby, Waterloo and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Liverpool to Formby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Liverpool to Formby?
An adult single from Liverpool to Formby is £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Leeds Street (adj) to Three Tuns Lane (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.