The average train between Alderley Edge and Formby takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Alderley Edge 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 hourly between Alderley Edge and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Alderley Edge is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alderley Edge to Formby. However, there are services departing from Alderley Edge station and arriving at Formby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Alderley Edge to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Alderley Edge station.
Alderley Edge to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Alderley Edge to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alderley Edge and Formby is 61.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Alderley Edge to Formby via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 4m.