The average train between Formby and Preston takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Formby to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Preston station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Formby to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Formby to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Preston is 33.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Preston via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 39m.
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