The average train between Formby and Doncaster takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Doncaster. 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 Doncaster. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Doncaster station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Formby to Doncaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Doncaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Formby to Doncaster train tickets online with Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Formby and Doncaster is 128.2 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Doncaster via Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 34m.