How far is it from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst?

The distance between Towngate, Lancashire and Gathurst is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst?

The drive from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst?

The fastest route from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Gathurst from Towngate, Lancashire?

Gathurst lies roughly to the south-east of Towngate, Lancashire.

Are there charging stations between Towngate, Lancashire and Gathurst?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst, including BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW); Galway Crescent, St Helens (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 178.

Towngate, Lancashire Gathurst

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst takes about 15 min via A5209. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Dark Lane 2 yd
2 Continue straight onto Ridley Lane 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Bentley Lane 1 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Barmskin Lane 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Smithy Brow 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Toogood Lane 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Courage Low Lane 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Moss Lane 1 mi

9 Continue slightly left onto Crow Orchard Road 1 mi
10 Enter rotary straight onto Crow Orchard Road 1 mi
11 Exit rotary straight onto Crow Orchard Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Shevington Lane 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Gathurst Lane 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Gathurst Lane

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The return trip from Gathurst to Towngate, Lancashire covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

178 chargers

BP Railway Road, SkelmersdaleBP Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5TN200 kW
M61, BlackrodM61, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5UZ180 kW

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Gathurst → Robin Hood, Lancashire4 mi · 10 min Gathurst → Highfield, Wigan4 mi · 10 min Gathurst → Wallgate5 mi · 15 min Gathurst → Standish, Wigan4 mi · 10 min Gathurst → Hawkley, Wigan5 mi · 15 min Gathurst → Little Scotland8 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst?: The distance between Towngate, Lancashire and Gathurst is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst?: The drive from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst?: The fastest route from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Gathurst from Towngate, Lancashire?: Gathurst lies roughly to the south-east of Towngate, Lancashire.
Are there charging stations between Towngate, Lancashire and Gathurst?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Towngate, Lancashire to Gathurst, including BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW); Galway Crescent, St Helens (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 178.

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