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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Wigan is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 2h 43m.

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 30 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 43m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs £9 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m 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 UK, 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 15m and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Formby to Wigan bus arrive?

Formby to Wigan bus services, operated by Arriva UK, 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 30 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 1022+ hotels available in Wigan.

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There are 4 ways to get from Formby to Wigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
1h 15m
£9–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Clayton Streetbus 385 / ...
2h 43m
£2–3
Drive 21 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Wigancar 21 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Wigantaxi 21 mi
30 min
£95–120

Formby to Wigan by train

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Distance: 24.4 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Duke Street to Clayton Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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