The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Formby takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Formby station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Formby is 64.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 1h 49m.