Preston to Formby Beach Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Formby Beach takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. 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 40m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 35m

£12–28

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 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 PM → 5:47 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
4:28 PM → 6:02 PM
1h 33m • 2 changes
5:28 PM → 6:49 PM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:28 PM → 7:47 PM
1h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:32 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:02 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:17 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 3:17 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:17 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Formby Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.