There are 5 ways to get from Walkden to Formby by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Walkden to Wigan Wallgate
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southport
- Take the train from Southport to Formby
1h 49m£19–28Drive 32.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walkden to Formby32.3 mi
42 min£9–12Bus, line 609 bus
- Take the bus from Walkden Road to Leigh Bus StationV1
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to College Avenue609
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Wellington Street375 / ...
- Take the bus from Wellington Street to Alderson Crescent47
3h 29mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Walkden to Formby32.3 mi
42 min£65–85Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Worsley College to Bolton Interchange20
- Take the train from Bolton to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 30m
Walkden to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walkden to Formby is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Walkden to Formby is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Walkden to Formby. However, there are services departing from Walkden Road and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Leigh Bus Station, Wigan Rail Stations and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Walkden to Formby. However, there are services departing from Walkden and arriving at Formby via Wigan Wallgate and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Walkden and Formby is 35 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.
The best way to get from Walkden to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Walkden to Formby, including transfers.
Walkden to Formby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Walkden Road station.
Walkden to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Walkden station.
The best way to get from Walkden to Formby is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 609 bus, which costs and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Walkden, England and Formby, England?
You can take a train from Walkden to Formby via Wigan Wallgate and Southport in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkden Road to Alderson Crescent via Leigh Bus Station, College Avenue, Wigan Rail Stations, and Wellington Street in around 3h 29m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Walkden to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Southport to Formby
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Walkden Road to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Leigh Bus Station to College Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Worsley College to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Wellington Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Wellington Street to Alderson Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Wellington Street to Alderson Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
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More Questions & Answers
Walkden to Formby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.
Walkden to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walkden to Formby is 32 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Walkden to Formby.
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