Train Bolton to Formby from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Formby takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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.

1h 18m
Duration: 34 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 19m

£14–29

Bolton to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Formby at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:49 PM → 2:06 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 2:51 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 3:06 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 3:51 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:32 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:32 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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