The average train between Aintree and Formby takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Aintree to Formby. 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 every 30 minutes between Aintree and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aintree is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Formby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

51 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Aintree to Formby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Formby. However, there are services departing from Aintree station and arriving at Formby station via Sandhills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Aintree to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Fazakerley station.
Aintree to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.
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The distance between Aintree and Formby is 12.3 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Fazakerley to Formby via Sandhills in around 39 min.