The average train between Formby and Lytham St Annes takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Lytham St Annes. 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 Formby and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Formby to Lytham St Annes? 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 Formby to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Ansdell & Fairhaven station via Southport station and Wigan Wallgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Formby to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.
Formby to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
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The distance between Formby and Lytham St Annes is 21 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Formby to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 2h 50m.