The average train between Atherton and Formby Beach takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Formby Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Atherton and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Formby Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Formby Beach station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Atherton to Formby Beach train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
Atherton to Formby Beach train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Freshfield station.
Book your Atherton to Formby Beach train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Atherton and Formby Beach is 40.1 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Freshfield via Wigan Wallgate and Southport in around 1h 34m.