How to get from Formby to Rivington by bus and train?

From Formby to Rivington by bus and train

To get from Formby to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Formby station to Southport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X2 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Adlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - X2X2
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Formby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nevill Street (Stop Cb)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Adlington
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    3.64 km • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Formby to Rivington by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, NORTHERN and 575

To get from Formby to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Formby station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 575 bus from Wigan station to The Crown (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 575575
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Formby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wigan
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 575575
    Wait for bus
    575
    Bolton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Crown (Stop D)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    3.04 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Formby to Rivington

The distance between Formby, North West and Rivington, North West is approximately 62.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Formby to Rivington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Formby

Formby is located at Formby, North West and the nearest public transport station is Formby Station (Stop C).

Bus stations close to Formby:

  • Formby Station (Stop C)
  • Formby Station (Stop A)
  • Formby Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Rivington, North West

Rivington is located at Rivington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Village Hall.

Bus stations close to Rivington:

  • Village Hall

Related Routes

Alternative route from Formby to Rivington by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, NORTHERN and 575

To get from Formby to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Formby station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 575 bus from Wigan station to The Crown (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 575575
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Formby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wigan
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 575575
    Wait for bus
    575
    Bolton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Crown (Stop D)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    3.04 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Rivington?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line X2, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Formby to Rivington?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 575.

  • Is there a direct train between Formby and Rivington in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Formby to Rivington in North West?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Formby station near Formby to Southport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southport station near Rivington in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Formby to Rivington in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Formby and Rivington in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Formby to get to Rivington in North West?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Formby station near Formby in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Formby and Rivington in North West?

    Get off the train at the Southport station, which is closest to Rivington in North West.