The average train between Blackpool and Formby takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Formby. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Blackpool to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Blackpool to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Blackpool and Formby is 28.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 2h 1m.