The average train between Manchester and Formby takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Manchester and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. 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 South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Manchester to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road 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 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Formby is 55.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Formby via Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 31m.
