The average train between Manchester and Formby takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Formby. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Manchester to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Manchester to Formby train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Formby is 55.7 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 22m.
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