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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Formby takes 1h 32m 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.

1h 32m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Manchester to Formby train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Formby. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 21m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail6h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Formby, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Formby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 30m.

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