Marple Bridge to Formby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Marple Bridge and Formby takes 2h 49m 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.

2h 49m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Marple to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
Take the train from Liverpool Central to Formbytrain

2h 21m

£20–41

Marple Bridge to Formby train times

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 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:07 PM → 10:15 PM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:07 PM → 11:30 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:33 PM → 8:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 57m • 2 changes
11:43 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:58 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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