The average train between Doncaster and Formby takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. 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.
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 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Formby. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Doncaster to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Doncaster and Formby is 128.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Doncaster to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 17m.