The average train between Formby and Leyland takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Leyland. 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 Leyland. 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 Leyland at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Leyland station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Formby to Leyland train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Leyland train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Formby to Leyland train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Leyland is 29.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Leyland via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 6m.