The average train between Derby and Formby Beach takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. 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 hourly between Derby and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 28m. 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 Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Derby to Formby Beach train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Formby Beach train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Freshfield station.
Book your Derby to Formby Beach train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Formby Beach is 129.3 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Freshfield via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 6m.