Train Eccles to Formby Beach from £21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Eccles and Formby Beach takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles 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.

1h 45m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain Liverpool Central - Southport

1h 37m

£17–36

Eccles to Formby Beach train times

Trains run hourly between Eccles and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

10:05 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 12:33 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 1:33 PM
1h 26m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 2:33 PM
1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:05 AM → 7:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 7:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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