Train Preston to Formby from £19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Formby takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

1h 41m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
Take the train from Southport to Formbytrain Southport - Liverpool Central

1h 35m

£15–34

Preston to Formby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Formby at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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