The average train between Bedford and Formby takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 every 2 hours between Bedford and Formby. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Formby at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford 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 Bedford to Formby. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Formby station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Bedford to Formby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Formby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Bedford to Formby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Merseyrail.
The distance between Bedford and Formby is 235.8 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Formby via Kettering, Nottingham, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 6h 7m.