How far is it from Formby to Sefton?

The distance between Formby and Sefton is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Formby to Sefton?

The drive from Formby to Sefton takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Formby to Sefton?

The fastest route from Formby to Sefton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Sefton from Formby?

Sefton lies roughly to the south-east of Formby.

Are there charging stations between Formby and Sefton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Formby to Sefton, including BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); 1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough (200 kW); Knowsley Ln, Liverpool (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 429.

Formby Sefton

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Formby to Sefton takes about 15 min via A565. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 7 mi

1 Depart right onto Coppice Leys 56 yd
2 Turn right onto Freshfield Road 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout left onto Duke Street 11 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Duke Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Three Tuns Lane 43 yd
6 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Liverpool Road 43 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Liverpool Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout left onto Formby Bypass 104 yd
9 Exit roundabout left onto Formby Bypass 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Scaffold Lane 1 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 50 yd
12 Continue straight onto Lady Green Lane 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Victoria Road 122 yd

14 Continue straight onto Back o' the Town Lane 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Park Wall Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto East Lane 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Lunt Road 2 mi
18 Turn right onto Brickwall Lane 11 yd
19 Arrive onto Brickwall Lane

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The return trip from Sefton to Formby covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

429 chargers

BP Railway Road, SkelmersdaleBP Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL350 kW
1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5TN200 kW
Knowsley Ln, LiverpoolKnowsley Ln, Liverpool, L36 8HL175 kW
Maghull Lane Floor KFC Carpark, LiverpoolMaghull Lane Floor KFC Carpark, Liverpool, L31 1BE175 kW
Church Road, BirkenheadChurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ150 kW

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Sefton → Seaforth5 mi · 15 min Sefton → Caldy18 mi · 40 min Sefton → Waterloo, Sefton5 mi · 15 min Sefton → Cowley Hill12 mi · 20 min Sefton → Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)20 mi · 30 min Sefton → Lytham51 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Formby to Sefton?: The distance between Formby and Sefton is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Formby to Sefton?: The drive from Formby to Sefton takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Formby to Sefton?: The fastest route from Formby to Sefton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Sefton from Formby?: Sefton lies roughly to the south-east of Formby.
Are there charging stations between Formby and Sefton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Formby to Sefton, including BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); 1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough (200 kW); Knowsley Ln, Liverpool (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 429.

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