The average train between Nottingham and Formby takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Formby at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Formby. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Nottingham to Formby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Formby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Nottingham to Formby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Merseyrail.
The distance between Nottingham and Formby is 144.3 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Formby via Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 25m.