The average train between Formby and Doncaster takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. 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 11:34 PM which arrives into Doncaster at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 3h 24m. 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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Formby to Doncaster train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street 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 172 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m.