F1 Formby ↔ Formby Village
Operated by Arriva North West. First bus 08:01, last bus 19:01. 12 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Formby Village (Stop A) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Interchange (Stop C) | 08:06 | 09:06 | 10:06 | 11:06 | 12:06 | 13:06 | 14:06 | 15:06 | 16:06 | 17:06 | 18:06 | 19:06 |
| Freshfield Interchange (Stop D) | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 |
| Watchyard Lane (SW-bound) | 08:17 | 09:17 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 | 18:17 | 19:17 |
| Formby Village (Stop A) | 08:01 | 09:01 | 10:01 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | 15:01 | 16:01 | 17:01 | 18:01 | 19:01 |
Route map
All stops on route F1
F1 towards Formby Village
- Formby Village (Stop A) Formby
- Cropton Road (adj) Formby
- Elbow Lane (opp) Formby
- Formby Interchange (Stop C) Formby
- Formby Station (Stop C) Formby
- Barkfield Lane (adj) Freshfield
- Derby Road (opp) Freshfield
- Coppice Leys (adj) Formby
- Freshfield Interchange (Stop D) Freshfield
- Queens Avenue (adj) Freshfield
- Massams Lane (W-bound) Freshfield
- Cricket Path (opp) Freshfield
- Green Lane (adj) Freshfield
- Paradise Lane (adj) Freshfield
- Deansgate Lane (S-bound) Freshfield
- Smithy Green (SE-bound) Freshfield
- Watchyard Lane (SW-bound) Freshfield
- Smithy Green (NW-bound) Freshfield
- Smithy Green (S-bound) Freshfield
- Whitehouse Lane (opp) Formby
- Mittens Lane (adj) Formby
- Church Road (W-bound) Formby
- Formby Village (Stop A) Formby
Service history & registered changes
- Expired effective 1 Nov 2025 From: Heworth To: Gateshead Via: Gateshead Stadium Name or No.: F1 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 01 November 2025 End date: 01 November 2025 Other details: New Service
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 26 Oct 2025 Operating between Gateshead and Saltwell Park Fireworks Display given service number F1 effective from 26 October 2025.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first F1 bus?
The first F1 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:01 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last F1 bus?
The last F1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:01. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the F1 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the F1 bus?
The F1 is operated by Arriva North West.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.