The average train between Wigan and Formby Beach takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Wigan 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 Wigan and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Formby Beach station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Wigan to Formby Beach train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Formby Beach train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Freshfield station.
Book your Wigan to Formby Beach train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Wigan and Formby Beach is 30.5 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Freshfield via Southport in around 54 min.
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