The average train between Burnley and Formby takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Formby at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Formby. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Formby station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Burnley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Burnley to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Burnley and Formby is 60.2 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 28m.