The average train between London and Formby takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. 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 London to Formby. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
London to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your London to Formby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between London and Formby is 302.6 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m.