The average train between Marple Bridge and Formby takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Marple Bridge 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 Marple Bridge and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marple Bridge is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Formby at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Marple Bridge to Formby. However, there are services departing from Marple Bridge station and arriving at Formby station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Marple Bridge to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Marple station.
Marple Bridge to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Marple Bridge to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Marple Bridge and Formby is 69.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Marple to Formby via Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 21m.