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The average train between Preston (Station) and Formby takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston (Station) 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 Preston (Station) and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston (Station) is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Formby at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston (Station) to Formby. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate station and arriving at Formby station via Southport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Preston (Station) to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Preston (Station) to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.
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The distance between Preston (Station) and Formby is 32.5 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Formby via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 37m.
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