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How to get fromAtherton to Formby Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Formby Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Southport to Freshfieldtrain train
    1h 34m
    £11–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Duke Streetbus bus 375 / ...
    3h 24m
    £6–13

  3. Drive 31.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atherton to Formby Beachcar car 31.7 mi
    46 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    46 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 132 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Morley Street to Wallgatebus bus 132
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 50m
    £11–23

Atherton to Formby Beach by train

Calendar206Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Atherton, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Hag Fold to Freshfield via Wigan Wallgate and Southport in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Duke Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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