The average train between Formby and Manchester takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. 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.
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 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Manchester station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Formby to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Formby to Manchester train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Manchester is 55.7 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 30m.