F5 Formby circular via Freshfield
Operated by Arriva North West. First bus 07:14, last bus 18:14. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different F5? 1 other bus route is numbered F5 elsewhere in the UK — see every F5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:14 | 08:14 | 09:14 | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 | 18:14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Village (Stop A) | 07:14 | 08:14 | 09:14 | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 | 18:14 |
| Freshfield Interchange (Stop A) | 07:18 | 08:18 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:18 | 17:18 | 18:18 |
| Birch Green (adj) | 07:22 | 08:22 | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:22 | 18:22 |
| Formby Interchange (Stop A) | 07:24 | 08:24 | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 | 15:24 | 16:24 | 17:24 | 18:24 |
| Formby Village (Stop A) | 07:29 | 08:29 | 09:29 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:29 | 16:29 | 17:29 | 18:29 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Arriva North West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route F5
F5 towards Formby Village
All 18 stops
- Formby Village (Stop A) Formby
- Formby Village (Stop B) Formby
- Page Court (adj) Formby
- Old Mill Lane (adj) Freshfield
- Byron Close (opp) Freshfield
- Grange Lane (adj) Freshfield
- Freshfield Interchange (Stop A) Freshfield
- Shireburn Road (opp) Freshfield
- Birch Green (adj) Freshfield
- Barkfield Lane (adj) Freshfield
- Holmwood Gardens (adj) Formby
- Ennerdale Road (adj) Formby
- Mere Road (adj) Formby
- Langdale Avenue (adj) Formby
- Formby Interchange (Stop A) Formby
- Formby Station (Stop B) Formby
- Elbow Lane (adj) Formby
- Formby Village (Stop A) Formby
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first F5 bus?
The first F5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:14 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last F5 bus?
The last F5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:14. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the F5 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 F5 bus?
The F5 is operated by Arriva North West.
Timetable data from Arriva North West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.