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Preston to Formby Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Formby Beach takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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 37m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
  2. Take the train from Southport to Freshfieldtrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
1h 33m
£14–33

Preston to Formby Beach train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Formby Beach. 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 Beach at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 38.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Formby Beach, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Freshfield via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 33m.

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