The average train between Formby and Bolton takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Formby to Bolton. 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 Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Bolton station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Formby to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Bolton station.
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The distance between Formby and Bolton is 42.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Bolton via Southport in around 1h 38m.