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 7:00 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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1h 50m • 2 changesWant 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 Manchester Victoria station and arriving at Formby station via Liverpool Lime Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Formby station.
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The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Formby is 64.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Formby via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 1h 59m.