The average train between Formby and Blackpool takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Blackpool. 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 Formby and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Blackpool station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Formby to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Formby to Blackpool train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Blackpool is 28.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Blackpool North via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 40m.