The average train between Formby and Carlisle takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Carlisle. 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 Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Carlisle station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Formby to Carlisle train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Formby to Carlisle train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Formby to Carlisle train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Carlisle is 148.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Carlisle via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 2h 58m.