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

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There are 4 ways to get from Atherton to Formby Beach by train, car, taxi, or bus

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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 39m
    £10–23

  2. Drive  29.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Formby Beachcar car 29.7 mi
    51 min
    £8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Formby Beachtaxi taxi 29.7 mi
    51 min
    £130–160

  4. 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 55m
    £10–21

Atherton to Formby Beach by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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 39m.

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