Train Preston to Formby Beach from £19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Formby Beach takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Formby Beach. 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 32m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Preston to Formby Beach train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Formby Beach. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Formby Beach at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

5:32 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

9:02 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:18 PM
2h • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 3:18 PM
2h • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:18 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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