There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
- Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
1h 25m£19–22Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bolton to Formbycar 31.9 mi
51 min£8–12Line 125 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus X2
3h 13m£13–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bolton to Formbytaxi 31.9 mi
51 min£65–85Line 575 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Noel Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 575
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus 375 / ...
3h 34m
Bolton to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Formby is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Formby is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Formby via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Bolton and Formby is 34 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Bolton to Formby, including transfers.
Bolton to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.
Bolton to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Formby is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Bolton to Formby via Southport in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Alderson Crescent via Bus Station and Wellington Street in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Southport to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Bus from Noel Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Wellington Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Noel Street to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Wellington Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Formby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Bolton to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Formby is 32 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Bolton to Formby.
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