Train Formby to Manchester from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Manchester takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Formby to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 31m
Duration: 43 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 30m

£18–38

Formby to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Formby and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:52 PM → 10:27 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:52 PM → 11:31 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
11:34 PM → 5:33 AM
Arrives next day
5h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
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