The average train between Windermere and Formby takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 Windermere and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Formby at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Windermere to Formby? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Formby. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Windermere to Formby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
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The distance between Windermere and Formby is 91.9 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Formby via Oxenholme Lake District, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 3h 1m.