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

The cheapest way to get from Golborne to Formby is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Golborne to Formby is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Golborne and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Golborne to Formby. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Wigan Rail Stations and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Golborne to Formby?

The distance between Golborne and Formby is 30 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Golborne to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £11 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Golborne to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golborne to Formby bus from?

Golborne to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Wigan Rail Stations.

Train or bus from Golborne to Formby?

The best way to get from Golborne to Formby is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £11 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Golborne to Formby bus arrive?

Golborne to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Wellington Street station.

Can I drive from Golborne to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Golborne to Formby is 24 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Golborne to Formby.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2109+ hotels available in Formby.

Golborne to Formby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Golborne to Formby 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 Newton-le-Willows to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to FormbyLiverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 33m
£12–20
Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Golborne to Formby23.4 mi
30 min
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Wellington Street375 / ...
2h 53m
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Golborne to Formby23.4 mi
30 min
£50–60
Line 610 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Wigan Rail Stations611 / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 6m

Golborne to Formby by bus, train, and foot

232Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.6 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Formby via Rosemary Drive, Newton-le-Willows, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, Arriva North West operates a bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Wellington Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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