Atherton to Formby Beach Trains

Atherton to Formby Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Atherton and Formby Beach takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: £14
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgatetrain
Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain
Take the train from Southport to Freshfieldtrain

1h 39m

£10–23

Atherton to Formby Beach train times

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 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:25 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 11:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:19 AM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:19 AM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:19 AM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:19 AM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:17 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 10:49 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:54 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
3:54 PM → 7:17 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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