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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Wigan is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Wigan is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Clayton Street via Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Wigan Wallgate via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Formby to Wigan?

The distance between Formby and Wigan is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Formby to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Wigan bus from?

Formby to Wigan bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Wigan train from?

Formby to Wigan train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Train or bus from Formby to Wigan?

The best way to get from Formby to Wigan is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Formby to Wigan bus arrive?

Formby to Wigan bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Clayton Street station.

Where does the Formby to Wigan train arrive?

Formby to Wigan train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Formby to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Wigan is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Formby to Wigan.

How do I get a train ticket from Formby to Wigan?

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Where can I stay near Wigan?

There are 946+ hotels available in Wigan.

Formby to Wigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Wigan 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
best
1. Take the train from Formby to SouthportLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to Wigan WallgateSouthport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
1h 13m
£12–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Clayton Street385 / ...
2h 29m
£5–8
Drive 21 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Wigan21 mi
29 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Wigan21 mi
29 min
£45–55

Formby to Wigan by train

207Weekly Trains

1h 13mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.4 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Wigan Wallgate via Southport in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, Arriva North West operates a bus from Duke Street to Clayton Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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