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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Formby is to bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Formby is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Formby. However, there are services departing from Clayton Street and arriving at Alderson Crescent via Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Formby. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Formby via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Wigan to Formby?

The distance between Wigan and Formby is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Formby without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Wigan to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Formby bus from?

Wigan to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Clayton Street station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Formby train from?

Wigan to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Formby?

The best way to get from Wigan to Formby is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Wigan to Formby bus arrive?

Wigan to Formby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wellington Street station.

Where does the Wigan to Formby train arrive?

Wigan to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Formby is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Wigan to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2163+ hotels available in Formby.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Wigan 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 Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
1h 5m
£13–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Clayton Street to Wellington Streetbus 385 / ...
2h 20m
£5–6
Drive 21.5 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Formbycar 21.5 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wigan to Formbytaxi 21.5 mi
30 min
£45–60

Wigan to Formby by train

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.4 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Formby via Southport in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Clayton Street to Wellington Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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