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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Accrington takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Formby to Accrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Formby to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Accrington at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 2m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 2m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 2m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 1m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 3 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby to Accrington? 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.

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  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Accrington via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 2h 40m.

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