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The average train between Formby and Bolton takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Formby to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 34m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Formby to Southporttrain train Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
  2. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
1h 38m
£12–24

Formby to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 50m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 48m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 48m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 48m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 48m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 48m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 1 change

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby to Bolton? 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.

Map of how to get from Formby to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Formby to Bolton via Southport in around 1h 38m.

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