Train Doncaster to Formby from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Formby takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

3h 11m
Duration: 106 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 59m

£43–78

Doncaster to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

2:40 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 6:51 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
5:41 PM → 8:51 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:36 AM
3h • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:36 AM
3h • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:36 AM
3h • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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