What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Leigh?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Leigh is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Leigh?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Leigh is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Leigh Town Hall via Duke Street and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Formby to Leigh?

The distance between Formby and Leigh is 32 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Leigh without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Leigh without a car is to train and line 609 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Formby to Leigh?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Formby to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Leigh bus from?

Formby to Leigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Where does the Formby to Leigh bus arrive?

Formby to Leigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.

Can I drive from Formby to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Leigh is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Formby to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3465+ hotels available in Leigh.

Formby to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Leigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 609 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
1h 59m
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Leighcar 27.5 mi
36 min
£7–10
Bus, line 609 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Leigh Town Hallbus 609
3h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Leightaxi 27.5 mi
36 min
£55–70
Train, line 34 bus
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
2h 3m
£12–17

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Leigh Town Hall via Duke Street, Wigan Rail Stations, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 3h 14m.

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