The average train between Burscough and Formby takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is an hourly train service from Burscough 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 Burscough and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burscough is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Formby at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burscough to Formby. However, there are services departing from Burscough station and arriving at Formby station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Burscough to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burscough Bridge station.
Burscough to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
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The distance between Burscough and Formby is 15 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Burscough Bridge to Formby via Southport in around 40 min.