The average train between Lytham St Annes and Formby takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lytham St Annes is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Formby at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lytham St Annes to Formby? 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 Lytham St Annes to Formby. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Formby station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Lytham St Annes to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Lytham St Annes to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Formby is 21 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Formby via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 2h 15m.