The average train between Hull and Formby takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Formby. 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 Hull and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Formby at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Formby. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Hull to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Hull and Formby is 181.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Hull to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 28m.