The average train between Formby and Chorley takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Formby to Chorley. 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 Chorley. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Formby to Chorley? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Formby to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Chorley station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Formby to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Formby to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Formby to Chorley train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Chorley is 31.6 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Bolton hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 55 min.