The average train between York and Formby takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Formby. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
York to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your York to Formby train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between York and Formby is 138 km. The road distance is 178 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 55m.