The average train between Formby and Perth takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby to Perth. 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 4 hours between Formby and Perth. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Formby to Perth? 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 Perth. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Perth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Formby to Perth train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Formby to Perth train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Formby to Perth train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and 5 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Perth is 316.3 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Perth via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 24m.