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Manchester to Formby Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Formby Beach takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Formby Beach. 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 35m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Freshfieldtrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
1h 29m
£16–34

Manchester to Formby Beach train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 39m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail6h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Formby Beach? 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 Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Freshfield via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 29m.

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