The average train between Formby and Whitby takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby to Whitby. 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 5 times a day between Formby and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Whitby at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Formby to Whitby? 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 Whitby. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Whitby station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Formby to Whitby train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Formby to Whitby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Formby to Whitby train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Formby and Whitby is 190.7 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Whitby via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Huddersfield, and Middlesbrough in around 7h 13m.