The average train between Formby and Leicester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Formby to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Leicester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Formby to Leicester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Formby to Leicester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Formby to Leicester train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Leicester is 164.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Leicester via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 3h 59m.