The average train between Derby and Formby Beach takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Formby Beach. 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 every 2 hours between Derby and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Formby Beach? 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 Derby to Formby Beach. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Formby Beach station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Derby to Formby Beach train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Derby to Formby Beach train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Freshfield station.
Book your Derby to Formby Beach train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Formby Beach is 129.3 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Freshfield via Tamworth, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 17m.